Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Trump Reposts Schoen’s Criticism of Navi Pillay’s Nobel
Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work on international justice and the rule of law.
President Donald Trump shared a post criticizing that decision.
The post was written by lawyer David I. Schoen.
Schoen accused Pillay of being unfair to the United States and Israel, but those statements are his claims.
He also criticized a United Nations investigation about Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Schoen said Trump’s work, including the Abraham Accords, deserved recognition instead.
Some people have criticized Pillay’s approach to Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Others support her work for justice and people harmed by serious crimes.
Donald Trump reposted attorney David I. Schoen’s criticism of Navi Pillay’s 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on Truth Social on October 9.
Schoen called the award damaging to the prize’s reputation and accused Pillay of hostility toward the United States and Israel.
He criticized a United Nations investigation into Israel’s conduct in Gaza; his claims about Pillay and the investigation are allegations attributed to him.
Schoen contrasted the award with what he described as Trump’s peace efforts, citing the Abraham Accords, hostage releases, Iran, Gaza, and the Russia-Ukraine war.
The Nobel Committee said it recognized Pillay’s longstanding work in international justice and the rule of law; supporters praised her, while Israeli leaders and others criticized her approach.
- Who
- Navi Pillay, Donald Trump, and attorney David I. Schoen.
- What
- Trump reposted Schoen’s criticism of Pillay’s 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
- When
- The repost and Nobel announcement were reported as occurring on October 9; the repost is identified as Friday.
- Where
- Truth Social; the Nobel Committee is in Norway.
- Why
- Schoen questioned the committee’s choice and argued that Pillay had not contributed to peace; the committee cited her work in international justice and the rule of law.
Critics of Pillay’s award
Supporters of Pillay’s award
Pillay’s approach to Israel
Critics of Pillay’s award
Schoen accused Pillay of hostility toward the United States and Israel and criticized the UN investigation into Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Israeli leaders and others also dispute her approach.
Supporters of Pillay’s award
Supporters praised Pillay’s commitment to international law and justice for victims of serious crimes.
Who deserved recognition for peace
Critics of Pillay’s award
Schoen argued that Trump’s actions, including the Abraham Accords and efforts involving hostages and international conflicts, were more deserving of the prize.
Supporters of Pillay’s award
The Nobel Committee recognized Pillay for her longstanding work in international justice and the rule of law.
- Nobel laureate
- Navi Pillay
- Award year
- 2026
- Announcement date
- October 9
- Reposted statement author
- David I. Schoen
- Platform
- Truth Social
- Committee’s stated recognition
- Pillay’s longstanding work in international justice and the rule of law
- Schoen’s cited Trump initiative
- The Abraham Accords