Clinton and Trump have never liked each other. That’s why no one can believe this happening.
Because Hillary Clinton made jaws drop after giving Donald Trump a massive compliment.
Clinton’s Surprising Nobel Peace Prize Endorsement for Trump Amid Ukraine Talks
In an unexpected turn, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a long-standing critic of President Donald Trump, stated she would nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize if he successfully negotiates an end to the Russia-Ukraine war without territorial concessions to Russia. The remarks, made on the August 15, 2025, episode of the “Raging Moderates” podcast, come as Trump engages in high-stakes talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, aiming to resolve the three-year conflict.
Clinton’s Conditional Support for Trump’s Peace Efforts
During the podcast with host Jessica Tarlov, Clinton outlined her criteria for supporting Trump’s nomination: “Honestly, if he could bring about the end to this terrible war, if he could end it without putting Ukraine in a position where it had to concede its territory to the aggressor, could really stand up to Putin — something we haven’t seen, but maybe this is the opportunity — if President Trump were the architect of that, I’d nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize.”
She emphasized her goal of preventing “capitulation to Putin,” aligning her support with a resolution that upholds Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Clinton’s offer is notable given her history of sharp criticism of Trump, including her 2016 campaign remarks labeling his supporters a “basket of deplorables” and questioning his fitness for office, citing his praise for Putin and temperament.
As recently as February 2025, she described his administration as “dumb” and “feeble” in a New York Times op-ed, and in October 2024, called him “more unhinged” than during their 2016 race.
Trump’s Diplomatic Push and Global Context
Trump’s summit with Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage on August 15, 2025, marks his first face-to-face meeting with the Russian leader since his first term. Trump expressed optimism about the talks, estimating a 25% chance of failure and telling reporters on Air Force One that he would let Ukraine decide on territorial swaps, per Al Jazeera.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, absent from the summit, has firmly opposed ceding land to Moscow.
The Nobel Peace Prize has been a long-standing aspiration for Trump, who has criticized former President Barack Obama’s 2009 award and received nominations from leaders in Pakistan, Israel, Cambodia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan for his mediation in various conflicts, including the Abraham Accords and ceasefires between India-Pakistan and Israel-Iran.
However, a prior nomination by Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksandr Merezhko was withdrawn in June 2025 due to stalled peace talks and perceived leniency toward Russia.
Broader Implications and Public Reaction
Clinton’s remarks reflect a pragmatic acknowledgment of the potential for a diplomatic breakthrough, despite her past critiques of Trump’s foreign policy.
Posts on X highlight mixed sentiments, with some praising Trump’s deal-making potential and others questioning Clinton’s motives, suggesting her endorsement may be an attempt to reframe her legacy. The talks’ outcome remains uncertain, with Politico reporting that Russia and Ukraine are “nowhere close” to an agreement.
The summit and Clinton’s statement have drawn global attention, as a successful deal could reshape perceptions of Trump’s foreign policy and bolster his administration’s focus on assertive diplomacy.
