World Leaders Nominate Trump for Peace Prize \ Newslooks \ Washington DC \ Mary Sidiqi \ Evening Edition \ World leaders, lawmakers, and even a Native American tribe are nominating Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Supporters cite his mediation in global conflicts, while critics call the praise politically motivated. Trump, who’s long sought the honor, continues pushing his peacemaker image.
Quick Looks
- Trump nominated by world leaders, lawmakers, and a Native American tribe
- Israeli PM Netanyahu hand-delivered a nomination letter to Trump at White House
- African leaders credit him with helping broker peace between Rwanda and Congo
- Trump touts past efforts like the Abraham Accords and de-escalation in South Asia
- Critics argue his policies have fueled division, undermining peace claims
- The Nobel Committee keeps nominations secret; eligibility includes heads of state
- GOP lawmakers and allies actively campaign for Trump’s recognition
- Trump supporters call him the most peace-focused modern leader
Deep Look
In a global display of support unusual for a sitting U.S. president with a controversial record, Donald Trump is once again being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, with endorsements coming from international heads of state, Republican lawmakers, and even a Native American tribe. The recent wave of nominations is aimed at amplifying Trump’s image as a peacemaker — a reputation he’s actively cultivated during both terms in office.
The Nobel Peace Prize, established under the will of Alfred Nobel, is awarded to individuals or entities who have significantly contributed to the “fraternity between nations,” reduced standing armies, or promoted peace congresses.” It is one of the world’s most prestigious honors — and one Trump has openly coveted for years.
On Monday, during a high-stakes White House dinner in the Blue Room, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu handed Trump a formal nomination letter. “I want to present to you, Mr. President, the letter I sent to the Nobel Prize committee,” Netanyahu said. “It’s nominating you for the peace prize, which is well deserved, and you should get it.”
Trump, visibly pleased, replied, “Coming from you in particular, this is very meaningful.”
Just days later, a delegation of African leaders, including Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema, voiced their own support. They cited Trump’s role in facilitating a historic peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo — a conflict that has taken millions of lives over the past few decades. Representatives from both nations signed the deal in the Oval Office with Trump as host.
“He is now bringing peace back to a region where that was never possible,” Nguema said. “So I believe that he does deserve a Nobel Peace Prize.”
The White House echoed the sentiment, with spokesperson Anna Kelly stating:
“President Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize due to his proven record of securing peace around the world. Thanks to this President’s leadership, America is respected again, making the entire world safer and more prosperous.”
These nominations are not without controversy. Critics argue that while Trump has had success in diplomacy, his policies have also fueled global tensions, particularly with his hardline stances on Iran, immigration, and multilateral alliances. Nonetheless, Trump has continued to frame himself as a reluctant warrior and active peacemaker, pointing to high-profile negotiations such as the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel, Bahrain, and the UAE during his first term.
Trump has also claimed credit for easing tensions between India and Pakistan, and playing a part in halting a short-lived conflict between Israel and Iran after a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities — a move that drew sharp rebukes from Pakistan despite their prior nomination of Trump for the prize.
The Nobel Committee keeps nominations confidential, but under its guidelines, candidates can be nominated by a specific list of individuals, including current and former heads of state, national lawmakers, university professors, Nobel laureates, and members of peace research institutes.
Among those formally pushing for Trump’s recognition are several GOP lawmakers.
- Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) urged the Senate to support a nomination.
- Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) rallied supporters on social media, asking followers to share her endorsement.
- Representative Claudia Tenney (R-NY) posted on X that she has nominated Trump twice and will continue doing so “until he is awarded the prize.”
“He has done more for world peace than any modern leader,” Tenney wrote.
The praise hasn’t been limited to international leaders and Republican lawmakers. Marshall Pierite, chairman of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, released a statement declaring that his tribe would submit a nomination as well.
“No world leader has dedicated more time and effort to promoting global peace than President Donald Trump,” Pierite said.
Despite the admiration, not everyone is convinced.
Critics warn that the Nobel nominations are being weaponized politically, part of a larger effort to project Trump as a global statesman ahead of the 2024 election cycle. Human rights organizations and foreign policy analysts point to contradictions between Trump’s self-image and his record — including abandoned treaties, tense rhetoric toward U.S. allies, and inflammatory domestic policies that, they argue, undermine peace and stability at home and abroad.
Still, Trump continues to spotlight his peace-building resume. At a press event announcing the Rwanda-Congo deal, he lamented never having received the Nobel Peace Prize despite “doing more for world peace than most past recipients.” He also reiterated campaign claims that he could end the Russia-Ukraine war “on day one,” though he later clarified he had been “half-joking.”
Whether those remarks are hyperbole or ambition, the momentum around Trump’s Nobel nominations is growing. And while the final decision lies with the Norwegian Nobel Committee, the support from foreign leaders and domestic allies is adding credibility to Trump’s long-running aspiration.
In the end, whether or not Trump is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the ongoing nominations reflect a carefully curated narrative — one in which Trump positions himself not just as a dealmaker or political disruptor, but as a global stabilizer capable of reshaping international order through diplomacy.
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