India, Oct. 10 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday targeted former President Barack Obama, saying he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize "for doing nothing" and for "destroying the nation."

Speaking to reporters at the White House ahead of the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, Trump said Obama "got elected, and they gave it to him for absolutely nothing."

"Obama got a prize - he didn't even know why," Trump said. "He got it for doing nothing but destroying our country."

Trump contrasted Obama's recognition with his own record, claiming credit for bringing peace to Gaza and ending "eight wars."

He said he was not seeking the award but wanted recognition for his efforts to "save lives."

The remarks came shortly after Isr...