Countries Put Forward Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Consideration
In an unexpected turn of events, former U.S. President Donald Trump has been nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for 2026. The nomination, proposed by Georgia Republican congressman Buddy Carter in June 2025, has since been endorsed by seven countries: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cambodia, Gabon, Israel, Pakistan, and Rwanda.
The nomination is based on Trump's exceptional and historic role in ending the armed conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as his contributions to peace agreements and ceasefires in several international conflicts. Notably, his administration’s work on the Abraham Accords and a peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have been highlighted.
Trump's authorization of targeted U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025 is another significant factor in his nomination. This military action, aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, has been cited as a decisive action that helped avert escalation and regional arms race concerns.
However, it is essential to note that Nobel Peace Prize nominations are not official endorsements from the Nobel Committee itself. The committee keeps candidate deliberations secret for 50 years and does not release nomination details publicly.
The nominations have sparked debate over whether Trump’s actions represent durable peace-building or symbolic diplomacy. Nonetheless, the cited achievements include negotiating peace deals and ceasefires in at least six major international conflicts, brokering regional peace arrangements, and authorizing military action to halt Iran’s nuclear program and reinforce deterrence.
These combined efforts form the basis for the multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominations Trump has received for the 2026 award cycle from diverse international sources. As of now, 338 candidates have been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, but it remains unclear whether Trump is among them or has been selected. Trump himself has expressed scepticism about receiving the prize, stating, "They'll never give it to me."
The exact nature of Trump's role in the peace process between Israel and Iran, as well as his contributions to other peace agreements, is not fully detailed in the available information. The nomination and endorsements, however, underscore the global recognition of Trump's efforts in promoting peace and stability on the world stage.
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