Dear Mr. President,

On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I read your recent letter to the Prime Minister of Norway with care. I heard your concern and disappointment regarding the Nobel Peace Prize, as well as your comments related to Greenland. I write to you respectfully, as you are the President of the United States and my President.

Dr. King taught us that true greatness is measured not by recognition or power, but by humility, service, and moral courage. On this day especially, many Americans reflect on the kind of leadership that heals divisions and serves the common good of humanity.

History offers us wisdom. Past presidents, particularly from the Republican tradition, faced moments of deep conflict and global tension not unlike our own. They responded with qualities that continue to earn respect.

President Abraham Lincoln led a deeply divided nation with moral clarity and humility. Even in victory, he spoke “with malice toward none,” choosing reconciliation over resentment and trusting history rather than asserting himself.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower showed restraint and steadiness. Having known the cost of war, he valued diplomacy, alliances, and long-term peace over short-term gain.

President Ronald Reagan led with confident optimism. He believed firmly in American ideals, yet spoke with optimism, humor, and respect, even toward rivals. 

These leaders remind us that honor is not claimed; it is given. Recognition is not pursued directly; it follows a life committed to justice, peace, and the common good. 

Mr. President, I sincerely hope that one day you may receive the Nobel Peace Prize. I hope it comes not through self-assertion or aggressive pursuit, but through patient leadership, bridge-building, and genuine peacemaking. History will remember those who truly chose the higher road and worked for the good of humanity.

My prayer is that your leadership would be remembered in that light.

Respectfully,
Pastor Victor