The objective of oligarchic war is to make war continuous.
It stimulates production and justifies poverty for the masses.
Trump craves any retaliation for his actions to unleash a war that finds popular support. He'll say, "See, we were attacked."

The desire for a peace prize is just a ruse. He may as well desire Olympic medals for figure skating.

If the threat of sending citizens to Room 101 isn't enough, a war will exceed the worst threats.

Even the most uninformed know war is a racket.