Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States, posted several updates on his Truth Social account on August 8, 2025, regarding a peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan held at the White House.
In a post shared at 20:25 UTC, Trump announced: "President Trump News Community - BREAKING https://t.co/wCphu2f9BJ".
Shortly after, at 20:28 UTC, he commented on the significance of the event, stating: "It's a long time... 35 years they fought — and now, they're friends... It's a big beautiful honor to welcome everyone to the White House for this very historic peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan https://t.co/xq9b7AF1zW".
Later that evening at 20:32 UTC, Trump referenced remarks from the President of Azerbaijan: "The President of Azerbaijan praises President Trump and said he and his country preferred Trump to be elected due to his 'family values and not starting any new wars as President'. Donald J. Trump Truth Social 08.08.25 PM EST https://t.co/4LmKfk8GMm".
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan has spanned decades, primarily centered around the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Multiple attempts at negotiation have taken place over the years with varying degrees of international involvement. Peace summits hosted by world leaders have previously aimed to resolve ongoing disputes and foster dialogue between both nations.