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Trump’s Self-Styled Nobel Quest: A Peace Prize Fantasy

  Donald Trump’s latest fixation — securing the Nobel Peace Prize — has become a political sideshow that blends self-promotion with geopolitical controversy. While past leaders have quietly welcomed nominations, Trump’s approach has been anything but subtle. He has openly claimed credit for “settling” multiple global conflicts, from Armenia–Azerbaijan to Israel–Iran, despite little independent evidence of lasting peace in those regions. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the prize, appears far from convinced. Several members have publicly criticized Trump’s attacks on the press, his approach to governance, and what they see as the dismantling of democratic norms. His foreign policy record — from cozying up to authoritarian leaders to undermining NATO allies — further complicates his case. Even his touted role in Middle East diplomacy is overshadowed by his unwavering support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hardline policies, which critics argue have dera...
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Trump Renews Calls to Strip NBC and ABC Broadcast Licenses Amid Bias Claims

 

                                     US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 30.     


In a fresh escalation of his long-running feud with major media outlets, U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revoke the broadcast licenses of NBC and ABC, accusing them of “unfair” and “biased” coverage against him.

Posting on Truth Social, Trump labeled the networks “two of the worst and most biased in history,” claiming they deliver overwhelmingly negative stories about his presidency. He also suggested the companies should pay substantial license fees for using public airwaves.

While Trump’s remarks echo similar threats he has made in the past, legal experts note that the FCC licenses individual stations—not entire networks—and is barred by the First Amendment from censoring content or revoking licenses based solely on editorial stance.

The comments come after Trump reached multimillion-dollar settlements with CBS and ABC over defamation claims. FCC Chair Brendan Carr, a Trump appointee, has voiced support for reviewing the networks’ licenses, though past FCC leaders have stressed the agency’s limited authority in such matters.

The dispute underscores the ongoing tension between Trump and mainstream media, raising fresh debate over press freedom and the boundaries of regulatory power in U.S. broadcasting.

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