By David Martosko, U.s. Political Editor For Dailymail.com and Afp
Published: 17:30 GMT, 15 February 2019 | Updated: 18:24 GMT, 15 February 2019
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Donald Trump said on Friday that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe had sent him a copy of a five-page letter delivered to the Nobel Peace Prize committee, nominating the U.S. president for his efforts to defuse tensions with North Korea.
'He said, "I have nominated you," or "respectfully, on behalf of Japan, I am asking them to give you the Nobel Peace Prize." I said thank you,' Trump said during a press event announcing his decision to declare a national emergency at America's southern border.
'Many other people feel that way, too. I'll probably never get it. That's okay,' Trump said.
'They gave it to Obama,' the president continued, recalling the award his predecessor received after less than a year in office.
President Donald Trump claimed Friday that his Japanese counterpart nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize
Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, pictured last year during their first summit in Singapore, will meet for a second time later this month
Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō, pictured in April 2018 at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach,
