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Singer-songwriter John Legend suggested that Trump stop his “authoritarian” actions if he wants to win the Nobel Peace Prize next year.
On Sunday (October 12), Legend shared a video on Instagram during which he trolled Trump over his failed pursuit of this year's Nobel Peace Prize. The singer quipped that he would try to use “positive reinforcement” to get Trump to change his “awful behavior" so he could have a chance at the coveted award next year.
While offering "positive reinforcement," Legend acknowledged Trump's role in brokering the Gaza ceasefire hostage agreement, calling him “instrumental in bringing about this new peace deal,” which he described as “a step in the right direction” that he hopes will last.
Legend encouraged the president not to give up his quest for the Nobel Peace Prize.
“They give it out every year, so don’t give up, President Trump. You can still do this. And guess what? Believe it or not, I want you to do this. I want this peace prize for you so badly. I want this for us, for all of us," the singer said.
Legend noted that Trump's peace efforts in the Middle East wouldn't be enough to secure the prize. He outlined several changes Trump would need to make, including ending military deployments to Democratic-run cities, stopping ICE raids targeting immigrant communities, and halting the prosecution of political opponents on weak charges.
“He’d have to stop all this authoritarian, dictator s‑‑‑, all the fascist s‑‑‑, all the inhumane s‑‑‑ he’s been trying to do,” Legend said.
Using apparent sarcasm, Legend urged Trump to begin transforming his governing style before the 2026 Nobel deliberations.
“So President Trump, let’s get to it. You have another year to work on this. It’s going to require a serious change in your governing philosophy and your behavior," he said.
“Donald, we’ve tried negative reinforcement — impeachment, indictments, voting you out of office — so let’s try positive. Let’s promise that if you get it together, you change your awful behavior, you’re going to get that peace prize that you so, so badly desire, and I’ll be so proud of you. So proud.”
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