During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, former U.S. President Donald Trump was caught on a hot microphone lamenting his lack of recognition on the global stage, specifically regarding the Nobel Peace Prize. The comments, which quickly went viral, included Trump's repeated claims that he had resolved multiple international conflicts, including tensions between India and Pakistan.
"They gave the Nob…," Trump was heard saying to Netanyahu, before pivoting to the subject of India and Pakistan. "How about India and Pakistan? So I did eight of them. And then I'll tell you the rest of it". Trump then noticed a camera in the room, greeting the camera person before asking them to leave and enjoy their lunch. He lauded the Israeli delegation, stating that significant progress had already been made in a short five-minute meeting.
Trump has frequently claimed to have de-escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly following the Pahalgam terror attack and India's Operation Sindoor. He has stated that his intervention prevented a potential nuclear war between the two nations. Trump has even claimed that an unnamed Pakistani leader, described as a highly respected General and the Prime Minister, credited him with saving millions of lives. He has also said that he stopped eight wars.
"You know, eight planes were shot down. That war was starting to rage, and he actually said the other day that President Trump saved 10 million lives, maybe more... So we solved all these wars. The only one I haven't solved yet is Russia, Ukraine,” he added.
India, however, has consistently maintained that the cessation of hostilities with Pakistan was the result of direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations of the two countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also stated that no other country asked India to stop Operation Sindoor.
Trump's pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize has been well-documented. Despite public support from figures in Pakistan and Israel, María Corina Machado ultimately won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. While Trump did not publicly criticize the decision, he expressed frustration in private about his diplomatic efforts going unrewarded.
Prior to noticing the camera, Trump alluded to using trade leverage to influence the situation. "But to both of them, I said, we're going to cut you off, no more trade," Trump said. "Then I put 200% tariffs on. The next day, they called. We looked at 35 years of fighting, and they stopped. Do I get credit for it? No". He then reiterated, "I did eight of them... How about India and Pakistan? And then, so I did eight".
The "hot mic" incident has reignited the debate over Trump's foreign policy claims and his perceived desire for accolades. The exchange occurred during high-profile talks focused on Gaza, briefly overshadowing the meeting's intended purpose.
