Trump had publicly claimed he deserved the prize for settling 8 conflicts and had done more than previous recipients to prevent global destruction. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif specifically put Trump's name forward for his role in securing a lasting ceasefire between India and Pakistan in South Asia. Trump had acknowledged the committee might be hesitant to award the prize to someone with his profile, even as he suggested withholding the award would reflect poorly on the organizers.
