Trump phoned Norway inquiring about the Nobel Prize matter.
Donald Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize: A Closer Look
The Nobel Prize, one of the world's most prestigious awards, has been the subject of recent discussions involving former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to reports by the Norwegian newspaper Dagens Næringsliv (DN), Trump has been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize by countries such as Pakistan, Israel, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as by individual figures like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Republican Congressman Buddy Carter.
A History of Nominations
Trump's nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize are not a recent phenomenon. Mentions of his potential candidacy date back to his first term in office. In 2019, he claimed that Japan's then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had nominated him following his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
The recent nominations highlight Trump's involvement in diplomatic efforts, such as the Abraham Accords, though these efforts have sparked debate about their long-term impact.
The Latest Development
Trump has expressed an interest in receiving the Nobel Prize. According to reports, he had a conversation with Jens Stoltenberg, the former NATO Secretary General and current Norwegian Minister of Finance, about the Nobel Prize. The exact details of the conversation are not provided, but it is known that high-ranking officials in Norway contacted Trump due to his nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
It is important to note that being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize does not imply endorsement by the Nobel Committee. The nomination process is open to a wide range of individuals and organizations, and the committee's deliberations are kept secret for 50 years.
International Support
The U.S. President has received support from various world leaders for his nomination. Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, and Nikol Pashinyan, the Prime Minister of Armenia, have both stated that Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.
While the outcome of Trump's nomination for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize is yet to be determined, the discussions surrounding it underscore the global attention and interest in his diplomatic efforts.
[1] The Guardian: Donald Trump claims he has been nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
[2] BBC News: Donald Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
[3] CNN: Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Here's who nominated him and why
[4] FactCheck.org: Trump's False Claim About Nobel Peace Prize Application Process
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