In a comprehensive review of his administration’s accomplishments, former President Donald Trump has identified his purported mediation between India and Pakistan as a cornerstone achievement during his first year back in office. The White House released a document titled “365 Wins in 365 Days” cataloging these achievements, prominently featuring diplomatic efforts in South Asia under the section “Reasserting American Leadership on the World Stage.”
During a press briefing commemorating his administration’s anniversary, Trump elaborated on his claims with heightened dramatic effect, notably increasing the number of aircraft he stated were shot down in the conflict from seven to eight. “I ended eight unendable wars in 10 months. Pakistan and India. They were really going at it. Eight planes were shot down,” Trump asserted. “They were going to go nuclear, in my opinion. The Prime Minister of Pakistan was here, and he said ‘President Trump saved 10 million people.’”
The former president has repeatedly invoked this narrative since May of the previous year, positioning himself as the decisive factor in preventing catastrophic escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors. These assertions appear strategically linked to his aspirations for the Nobel Peace Prize, an award he has consistently expressed grievance over not receiving.
However, these claims stand in stark contrast to official positions from New Delhi. Indian authorities have consistently refuted any third-party involvement in conflict resolution, maintaining that peace negotiations were conducted exclusively through bilateral channels between the two nations. The initial military confrontation followed the devastating Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in April 2025, which resulted in 26 casualties and triggered a significant escalation in cross-border tensions.