Trump Threatens the World — While Begging for a Nobel?
Ben Cable (Originally posted on Substack, Jan 06, 2026)
By Citizen Ben
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It’s the same man. Same microphone. Same megaphone diplomacy.
And yet somehow, President Donald Trump is threatening to take over countries — even openly talking about annexing Greenland — all while licking his chops over the elusive Nobel Peace Prize.
This week’s geopolitical roller coaster includes tough-guy rhetoric about Venezuela, chest-thumping over the capture of Nicolás Maduro, renewed fantasies of acquiring Greenland, and ominous hints that other nations might be next — all juxtaposed against persistent Nobel talk from the Trump camp.
THE STRONGMAN FANTASY TOUR
Trump has publicly boasted about the U.S. military operation that captured former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and brought him to New York to face drug-trafficking charges.
He’s called the strikes “brilliant” and “amazing” in remarks to Republican lawmakers — language more fit for wrestling hype than global diplomacy.
And if that weren’t enough, Trump has doubled down on talk of taking Greenland, prompting warnings from European leaders and Danish officials that the U.S. has no right to annex the territory.
According to reporting, even countries beyond Venezuela — from Colombia to Mexico, Cuba, and Iran — have been mentioned in Trump’s rhetoric about U.S. military leverage and future action.
THE NOBEL OBSESSION
Here’s the jaw-dropping disconnect: Trump — who reportedly yearned for the Nobel Peace Prize — is now doubling down on bellicose behavior that is literally the opposite of peace.
President Trump’s prolonged interest in the Nobel culminated in not winning the 2025 award, which instead went to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her nonviolent struggle against authoritarianism.
Press reports even suggest that Trump’s disappointment over losing the prize affected his willingness to back Machado as a potential Venezuelan leader after Maduro’s ouster.
Meanwhile, Machado herself has publicly said she would love to share her Nobel Peace Prize with Trump in recognition of the role he played in the fall of Maduro’s regime — despite not having spoken with him since October 2025.
The irony here? A president who once touted ending wars now threatens countries while craving the world’s most prestigious peace award.
DERANGEMENT SYNDROME — OR DESPERATE LEGACY PANIC?
Trump loves to accuse critics of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” But what do you call it when a sitting president:
- Talks like an imperial conqueror
- Acts like a reality-TV strongman
- And yearns to be remembered as a global peacemaker?
This isn’t strategy — it’s cognitive dissonance on a global stage.
The Nobel Peace Prize isn’t a participation trophy for ego. It’s not handed out for threatening territorial takeovers or attempting to “run” foreign governments.
WHAT THIS REALLY IS
Strip away the bluster and you see it clearly:
- A president obsessed with dominance
- Terrified of being remembered as chaotic
- Desperate to rebrand himself as “historic”
The threats are about power.
The Nobel talk is about legacy.
And the gap between the two is widening by the day.
WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW
The world is watching — but democracy only works if citizens do. Here are real steps YOU can take today:
- Call your federal representatives
Ask your senators and House member to publicly oppose needless military adventurism and demand stronger diplomatic solutions.
Example phone script:
“I’m calling to urge you to oppose threats of annexation and military intervention, and to support authentic diplomacy that respects international law.” - Contact your state and local elected officials
Local leaders can pass resolutions urging peaceful foreign policy and accountability for executive actions. These signal broad public concern. - Email or tweet your voice
A quick message to @YourSenator or @YourRep on Twitter, Instagram, or email adds to the democratic chorus demanding transparency and peace-centered leadership. - Stay informed and share
Share credible reporting (like this article) with your networks so your community is informed and engaged. - Support independent journalism
Outlets committed to facts over headlines help keep policymakers accountable.
Peace isn’t something you demand —
It’s something you earn.
You don’t get a Nobel for threatening to take Greenland.
You don’t earn global respect by turning foreign policy into a schoolyard shoving match.
Citizen Ben was here. ﹘ Now it’s your move.
Related Article: Donald Trump Will Never Get the Nobel Peace Prize — And Here’s Why LINK:
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