Trump's New Year's Resolution Sparks Online Trolling Frenzy

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Trump's New Year's Resolution Sparks Online Meme Frenzy

Donald Trump, the former U.S. president, recently found himself in the spotlight again during a New Year’s party with his wife, Melania Trump. While mingling at the event, he was asked by a reporter about his New Year’s resolution for 2026. His response was simple yet striking: “Peace. Peace on Earth.” The statement quickly went viral and became a topic of intense online discussion.

The Internet wasted no time in mocking Trump’s answer, with many users drawing comparisons to the typical responses given by beauty pageant contestants in the 1990s. Some comments suggested that his answer was more suited for a Miss Universe competition than a presidential press conference. One user wrote, “Didn’t know it’s a Miss Universe contest from the 90’s,” while another quipped, “And just like that he became a beauty queen.”

Others pointed out the irony of a man known for his aggressive rhetoric and policies using the phrase “peace on earth.” A comment on a social media platform read, “He gave the best Miss America answer.” Another user noted, “He couldn’t come up with anything original, so he went with the beauty pageant go-to peace on earth.”

The humor didn’t stop there. One X user joked, “Peace on Earth? Bold move for a guy who lives in a golden tower.” Another added, “While partying at his resort.” Meanwhile, a third comment took a more critical tone, saying, “Spoiler alert: He literally bombed places on Christmas Day.”

The online reaction was not limited to lighthearted jokes. Some users criticized Trump’s statement as hypocritical, especially considering his history of military actions and diplomatic tensions. One user wrote, “People talk about peace, and next thing they’re sending drones to other countries.” Another added, “Bombs Venezuela.”

Despite the mockery, Trump has been recognized for his claims of promoting peace. In 2025, he won two peace awards, including the Richard Nixon Foundation’s Architect of Peace Award and the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize. During his acceptance speech for the FIFA award, Trump made bold claims, stating, “This is truly one of the great honors of my life, and beyond awards, Gianni and I were discussing this. We saved millions and millions of lives.”

He continued, “The Congo, as an example — over 10 million people killed, and it was heading for another 10 million very quickly, and it just… The fact that we could do that, India, Pakistan, so many different wars that we were able to end, in some cases, a little bit before they started, just right before they started. It was going to be late, but we got them done and it’s such an honor to be with Gianni.”

Throughout 2025, Trump frequently spoke about his efforts to bring peace to the world and resolve conflicts. He also expressed frustration over missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming, “Now, in all fairness to the Nobel Committee, it was for 2024, and this was picked for 2024. But there are those that say you can make an exception because a lot of things happened during ’25 that are done and complete and great, but I did this not for Nobel, I did this for saving lives.”

In response to the controversy, the Chairman of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee stated, “I think this committee has seen any type of campaign, media attention. We receive thousands and thousands of letters every year from people wanting to say what for them leads to peace. This committee sits in a room filled with the portraits of all laureates, and that room is filled with both courage and integrity. So, we base only our decision on the work and the will of Alfred Nobel.”

As the debate over Trump’s peace efforts continues, the public remains divided on whether his actions truly reflect a commitment to global harmony or if they are merely political posturing. Regardless of the perspective, one thing is clear: Trump’s statements continue to spark intense reactions, both online and off.