Josh Johnson Jokes Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize Amidst Israel-Hamas Deal
Recurring The Daily Show host Josh Johnson sparked debate yesterday by suggesting former President Donald Trump might warrant consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize following Trump’s announcement of a fragile peace deal between Israel and Hamas.
Johnson, while hosting the program on Thursday, stated, “I can’t believe I’m saying this: I got to give Donald Trump some props here.” He continued, adding, “If this deal holds, maybe we should give Trump the Nobel Peace Prize.” The comment drew audible disapproval from the studio audience. Johnson then jokingly offered Trump a choice between the prize and the release of the Epstein files, stating, “He only gets one, but he gets to pick, all right?”
The comedian further explored the irony of Trump’s potential role in achieving peace, comparing it to the complex history of slavery in the United States, saying, “It’s like how white people did slavery in America, but they also ended slavery in America.” Johnson also referenced Trump’s past claims that he deserved the award, noting that Trump’s campaign team sent a fundraising email complaining that Barack Obama won the prize in 2009 for “doing NOTHING.” This development arrives as the Nobel committee prepares to announce this year’s winner today, October 10th. You can learn more about the Nobel Prize and its history on the official Nobel Prize website.
Despite the potential for recognition abroad, Johnson expressed skepticism, highlighting Trump’s domestic policies and actions, including deploying federal troops to cities like Chicago and Portland and suggesting he might invoke the Insurrection Act. “This feels like he made peace abroad just so he could bring everybody back to whoop-a– here,” Johnson said. The situation underscores the ongoing political tensions surrounding Trump’s legacy and the complexities of international diplomacy, as explored in recent analysis by the Council on Foreign Relations.
Norwegian committee leader Joergen Watne Frydnes is expected to announce the prize winner later today.
