This was very unexpected.
In an unexpected twist, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton — long known as one of Donald Trump’s fiercest opponents — has stated she would back nominating him for a Nobel Peace Prize if he manages to end the war in Ukraine without compromising America’s interests.
Clinton’s Remark Sends Shockwaves Through Political Circles
Speaking on the “Raging Moderates” podcast, Clinton said she would “willingly” put Trump’s name forward for the prestigious honor if he could negotiate peace without allowing Russian President Vladimir Putin to seize any Ukrainian territory.
“If he were able to end this devastating war, doing so without pressuring Ukraine to surrender territory to its aggressor, and if he could genuinely confront Putin, I would support nominating him for a Nobel Peace Prize,” Clinton said to host Jessica Tarlov.
Her statement comes as President Trump travels to Alaska for high-stakes talks with Putin, a move that could lead to one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs in decades. Trump says he’s confident in his chances, estimating only a 25% chance of failure.
A Stunning Turn from a Former Political Rival
Clinton’s comments are remarkable given her years of fierce attacks on Trump. During the 2016 campaign, she labeled his supporters a “basket of deplorables” and claimed he was “temperamentally unfit” to be president. She slammed his approach to foreign policy, accusing him of “praising dictators like Vladimir Putin” and being “too thin-skinned” to handle nuclear codes.
Even in recent years, Clinton’s criticism has remained sharp. In February, she called Trump’s administration “dumb” in a New York Times op-ed, arguing his leadership would leave America “feeble and friendless.” Just last October, she said he was “more unhinged” now than when he defeated her in 2016.
Could Trump Deliver a Historic Peace Deal?
For many Americans — especially conservatives — the idea that even Hillary Clinton might acknowledge Trump’s leadership on the world stage speaks volumes. If Trump successfully negotiates a peace agreement that protects Ukraine’s sovereignty while ending the bloodshed, it could become one of the defining moments of his presidency.
The irony is unmistakable: the same political opponent who once predicted Trump would bring “chaos” to the world is now suggesting he could be worthy of the world’s top peace honor.
