Albanian PM Mocks Trump Over “War” Claims
At the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama poked fun at U.S. President Donald Trump for claiming he ended a war between Albania and Azerbaijan — though no such war ever existed. Rama made the jibe while speaking with French President Emmanuel Macron and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, drawing laughter from the group.
Trump’s Repeated Misstatement
Trump has repeatedly said he helped broker peace between Azerbaijan and Albania, when in fact the conflict was between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Earlier this year, Trump hosted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Aliyev at the White House, where they initialled a peace agreement to close decades of conflict.
Rama’s Quip
Rama joked to Macron: “You should have congratulated us too” for that “peace deal,” drawing smiles from both leaders. His comment highlighted the confusion surrounding Trump’s statements.
Reactions and Context
Analysts say Trump’s remarks are part of his broader narrative of international peacemaking, often tied to his pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize. Critics, however, argue that such repeated inaccuracies weaken his credibility on global diplomacy.
Importance of Accuracy
In the summit discussions, Rama also stressed the importance of clarity in diplomacy and factual accuracy in public statements, noting that misleading claims can distort international perception.
