John Legend weighed in on President Donald Trump’s failed ambitions to win a Nobel Peace Prize, despite his peace deal in the Middle East between Israel and Gaza.
The 79-year-old second-term Commander-in-Chief lost this year’s nomination to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
And on Sunday, the 46-year-old singer had words of advice for Trump if he’d like to campaign for the honor in 2026: ‘Stop declaring war on the American people, stop sending the military intro our cities simply because they’re run by Democrats.’
‘He’d have to stop all this authoritarian dictator sh*t, all the fascist sh*t, all the inhumane sh*t he’s been trying to do,’ Legend added.
The Save Room music artist mentioned his personal connection to the award, after having performed at 2017’s Nobel ceremony.
Legend, born John Roger Stephens, used Instagram to record a straightforward statement directed at the politician on Saturday.
John Legend, 46, weighed in on President Donald Trump’s failed ambitions to win a Nobel Peace Prize, stating he’d have to ‘stop all this authoritarian dictator sh*t’ first
Legend shared a video trolling Trump’s bid for the coveted prize on Sunday, captioned: ‘Trump for Peace Prize 2026!’
The 79-year-old second-term Commander-in-Chief lost this year’s nomination to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado; pictured October 9
He captioned the video post, shared with his nearly 16 million followers: ‘Trump for Peace Prize 2026!’
The Voice coach has long been an outspoken critic of Trump’s, declaring him a racist in past remarks.
But on Sunday he took a softer, though snarky, approach to his differences with the former reality TV show host.
Legend rattled off previous winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, noting that it’s often been gifted to human rights activists and world leaders who had negotiated a big peace agreement.
He also acknowledged that the president has ‘made a step in the right direction’ with the recent ceasefire he helped negotiate between Palestine and Israel.
‘We all want to see peace in Gaza, in the West Bank,’ he declared in the video. ‘And President Trump has been instrumental in bringing about this new peace deal.’
And he added, ‘Let’s all pray that this deal is actually lasting, that it’s long-term. The people of Gaza have had their lives and their communities destroyed for the past two years.’
‘If this peace is really lasting, we just might see Donald Trump get that peace prize that he really, really wants,’ the musician said.
The singer had words of advice for Trump if he’d like to campaign for the honor in 2026: ‘Stop declaring war on the American people, stop sending the military intro our cities simply because they’re run by Democrats’
‘He’d have to stop all this authoritarian dictator sh*t, all the fascist sh*t, all the inhumane sh*t he’s been trying to do,’ Legend added
Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen have been candid about their anti-Trump stance; pictured in October 2024
In February Legend defended DEI and labeled Trump a ‘white supremacist’ while speaking at The Fifteen Percent Pledge’s 15th Street Block Party in Hollywood
The Voice coach has long been an outspoken critic of Trump’s, declaring him a racist in past remarks; pictured October 7
While explaining that he too wants to see Trump win the award, he outlined what behavioral changes the Leader of the Free World will have to make.
‘Believe it or not, I want you to do this. I want this peace prize for you so badly. I want this for us, for all of us. Hear me out, y’all.
‘If Trump is able to actually earn the peace prize, it probably won’t be enough that he’s helped bring peace to the Middle East,’ he prefaced before listing his latest gripes with the Trump administration.
‘Let’s look at what else he would have to do: He’d have to stop sending Black Hawk helicopters to terrorize people while they sleep in their apartment buildings in Chicago,’ he said, referencing the recent incident in Illinois.
‘Yes, the so-called “Peace President” who’s ending wars around the world would also have to stop declaring war on the American people,’ he emphasized. ‘Stop sending the military into our cities simply because they’re run by Democrats.’
And pointing to the widespread ICE raids, he added, ‘Stop sending masked, unaccountable ICE agents to torment immigrant communities. Stop ordering the prosecution of his political opponents on flimsy charges.’
Legend said that in order for Trump to win the prize, he would also have to ‘stop bombing boats in the Caribbean, stop executing people without proving that they’ve done anything wrong.’
He’d have to stop all this authoritarian, dictator sh*t, all the fascist sh*t, all the inhumane shit he’s been trying to do.’
Toward the end of the clip, Legend stated: ‘We should all really, really want Donald J. Trump to earn a Nobel Peace Prize, right?’
The day prior, Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria explained why she chose to dedicate the award to Trump following her shock win.
Machado, who leads the opposition to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, was announced as this year’s winner ‘for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela,’ the committee announced.
Her victory came as a surprise to many who believed that that Trump would be honored with the award.
Shortly after her win Machado took to X where she explained that many people across the world are relying on the president, ‘to achieve Freedom and democracy’.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria explained in a recent interview why she dedicated her award to Trump
Machado praised Trump as a ‘clear and courageous leader’ and argued that he’s ended numerous wars during his presidency
‘I dedicate this prize to the suffering people of Venezuela and to President Trump for his decisive support of our cause!’ Machado wrote.
On Saturday she further explained the dedication during an interview with Rachel Campos-Duffy on Fox News where she heaped praise on the president.
‘Not only has he been involved in only a few months in solving eight wars, but his actions have been decisive to have Venezuela now at a threshold of freedom after 26 years of tyranny,’ she said.
She praised Trump as being a ‘clear and courageous’ leader, arguing that he’s been an advocate for dismantling criminal structures in Venezuela.
