After Nobel snub, Trump says he deserved Pulitzer for writing: What books has he written?
Washington: US President Donald Trump has claimed he deserved a Pulitzer Prize for his writing, adding another coveted honour to his list of grievances over awards he believes he should have received.
Speaking at a rally in South Carolina on Wednesday (local time), Trump criticised journalists who won Pulitzer Prizes for their reporting on Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election, insisting that their work was inaccurate. He also returned to his long-running complaint that he was overlooked for the Nobel Peace Prize.
“I didn't get the Nobel Prize. I didn't get the Pulitzer. I should have gotten the Pulitzer for writing, too,” Trump told supporters.
“The people that got it shouldn't have gotten it, you know? They got a Pulitzer Prize for their accurate and wonderful writing on the subject of Russia, Russia, Russia. But they had it wrong. They all had it wrong,” he added.
Trump did not identify any specific work of his writing that he believed merited the Pulitzer.
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Trump renews attack on Pulitzer-winning Russia reports
Trump has repeatedly criticised news organisations over their coverage of Russian interference in the 2016 US election and investigations into possible links between Moscow and his presidential campaign.
He has argued that the reports were inaccurate and unfairly targeted him. He has also sought the withdrawal of Pulitzer Prizes awarded for Russia-related reporting.
The Pulitzer Prize Board previously reviewed complaints concerning the winning entries and stood by its decisions, saying the work met the standards for recognition.
The Pulitzer Prizes recognise achievements in journalism, books, drama and music. Trump did not explain which category he believed his writing qualified for.
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Trump’s books and his Nobel Peace Prize claim
Trump has reportedly published close to 20 books on business, negotiation and politics, including ‘The Art of the Deal’, released in 1987 and written with Tony Schwartz. Several of his books have involved co-authors or ghostwriters.
His books also include self-help, personal finance and autobiographies.
His latest remarks echo his repeated claims that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic initiatives and efforts to resolve international conflicts. He has cited his role in various diplomatic agreements and engagements with foreign leaders as evidence of his efforts to promote peace.
Trump has frequently expressed disappointment over not receiving the Nobel honour, despite saying at times that he does not mind missing out.
His comments at the South Carolina rally put both awards back in focus, with the president arguing that he was overlooked while journalists whose reporting he disputes received recognition.