Self promotion as art form

Since beginning his second term, US President Donald Trump has made it clear that he believes he should win the Nobel Peace Prize [File: Ken Cedeno/Reuters]

Self promotion as art form applies because as much as I truly detest Trump, rueful respect comes to mind in terms of timing and understanding how to game the system to his advantage. Anyone thinking this guy is stupid doesn't understand intelligence. Ignorant, yes, stupid, not a chance. Gladstone Gander, as stated before, applies as The Donald is the luckiest man on planet earth. 

Gladstone Gander

As the Norwegian Nobel Committee prepares to announce this year’s winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, one name, one persona hovers over its decision – the United States president, Donald Trump.

Since stepping into office in January, Trump has made it clear that he believes he should win the coveted prize since he has, he claims, ended at least “seven wars”.

On Wednesday, he put himself in the front seat to claim credit for the possible end to an eighth war, after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first stage of a ceasefire deal that is rooted in Trump’s 20-point peace plan, which he had unveiled last week.

This year’s award announcement also comes amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and conflicts in many other countries.

There are 338 nominees for the prize, and the Nobel Committee — a group of five people selected by the Storting, the Norwegian parliament— picks the winner.

Is Trump qualified to win the prize? Here’s what we know:

Why does Trump say he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize?

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in September, Trump said, “Everyone says I should get the Nobel Peace Prize.”

The word assume applies and ... what happens to Hamas once the hostages are set free?

Interesting question is it not? Read the rest of Al Jazeera's insightful piece. It's the smart thing to do.

Factoid ... The Donald didn't get it.