Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Push Gains Momentum Amid Global Reactions
WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again entered the spotlight over his long-standing ambition to win the Nobel Peace Prize, with the White House reaffirming its support for the idea and multiple world leaders offering public endorsements.
During a press briefing on July 31, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated, “It’s well past time that President Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.” The comment quickly sparked debate online, drawing both support and criticism.
🌍 A Record of International Mediation?
Leavitt highlighted Trump’s role in negotiating peace deals and ceasefires since his return to the presidency on January 20, stating he has facilitated “one peace deal or ceasefire per month.” She listed examples such as:
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India and Pakistan
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Cambodia and Thailand
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Egypt and Ethiopia
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Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Serbia and Kosovo
She also pointed to Iran, where the Trump administration carried out targeted strikes on nuclear facilities, calling it part of a broader strategy for “global peace and deterrence.”
However, the statement notably omitted mention of ongoing global conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Gaza conflict, both of which continue to attract international concern.
🇵🇰 Pakistan and 🇮🇱 Israel Among Supporters
In a significant gesture, Pakistan officially nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, joining Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has also expressed support.
In an earlier White House meeting with African leaders from Liberia, Senegal, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, and Gabon, Trump received additional verbal praise for his diplomatic efforts.
🏅 How Nobel Peace Prize Nominations Work
Nominations for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize closed on January 31, with the winner set to be announced on October 10. This year, there are 338 nominees — a number that reflects widespread interest and global scrutiny.
Law professor Anat Alon-Beck, an Israeli-American academic, nominated Trump, citing his “extraordinary leadership” in promoting peace and aiding the release of hostages in Gaza.
It’s important to note that Nobel nominations can be submitted by thousands of individuals worldwide, including university professors, lawmakers, ministers, former laureates, and members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
🗣️ Critics Remain Vocal
Despite nominations and endorsements, Trump’s candidacy is not without controversy.
Emma Shortis, a U.S. politics researcher, commented, “Nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize is like entering a hyena in a dog show.”
Trump, however, remains undeterred. “I deserve it, but they will never give it to me,” he said during a meeting with Netanyahu. He later added on Truth Social, “No, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do.”
🧠 Expert Insight
According to Garret Martin, an international relations professor at American University, Trump’s pursuit of the Nobel Prize is tied not just to global affairs but also to domestic rivalries. “He has positioned himself in opposition to Barack Obama, who famously won the Peace Prize in 2009,” Martin noted.
Before Obama, U.S. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Jimmy Carter were also Nobel laureates, as was Henry Kissinger in 1973 — though not without controversy.
📌 Summary
With 338 candidates in the running, including Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Donald Trump remains a high-profile contender for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Whether he will join the ranks of past U.S. presidents remains to be seen.
