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Interestingly, during this domestic crisis, President Trump has been engaged in international diplomacy, notably working on peace agreements in the Middle East. His recent visits to Israel and Egypt suggest that he prioritized foreign policy efforts, partly motivated by the desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize—a pursuit that ultimately ended in disappointment, as the prize was awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader instead.
This shift in focus has left some to speculate why Trump hasn't involved himself more directly in the ongoing shutdown negotiations. The common assumption is that he remains preoccupied with foreign policy pursuits, notably his efforts to secure peace treaties and restore his image after the Nobel controversy.