Nuaman Ishfaq Mughal
Washington (Parliament Times): In a press briefing at the United States Department of State, Spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed questions on President Donald Trump’s dual Nobel Peace Prize nominations—first by Pakistan and more recently by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The nominations came in the wake of Trump’s claimed mediation in two major global conflicts: the India-Pakistan clash and the Iran-Israel war.
“President Trump doesn’t expect to win awards,” Bruce said, adding, “To him, the real prize is peace — the result itself. But yes, he absolutely deserves recognition for the Abraham Accords, and now again for his recent mediation efforts.”
When asked about Israel’s acknowledgment of Trump’s role in the ceasefire with Iran, Bruce noted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also recently supported Trump’s Nobel nomination. She emphasized that regardless of formal accolades, the president’s legacy would ultimately be judged by history and humanity.
She also discuased a controversial remarks by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who denied President Trump’s role in the India-Pakistan ceasefire. While Pakistan has publicly credited Trump’s intervention, Indian officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, have firmly denied any U.S. involvement. Jaishankar recently reiterated that the ceasefire was a direct military-to-military agreement between the two nations, with no third-party mediation.
Bruce responded to these conflicting narratives with characteristic wit, saying, “Some opinions are wrong. Mine rarely are.” She suggested that the public could judge for themselves, given the transparency of modern media.
On the question of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s imprisonment, Bruce deferred to the White House and said Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, would be better suited to comment on the administration’s official position.
Bruce also acknowledged the role of technology in shaping global narratives and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to clarity, diplomacy, and a better future.