Key Takeaways
- US President Donald Trump says he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Trump has been involved in eight conflicts since taking office.
- The Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce the winner on Friday.
US President Donald Trump has expressed his belief that he should win the Nobel Peace Prize, despite doubts about his chances. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump stated, 'I don’t know what their decision is going to be,' referring to the 2026 award, which will be announced by the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday.
Since his return to the White House last year, Trump has repeatedly claimed he deserves the prestigious award, stating, 'It is about that time.' He cited his involvement in resolving conflicts, including those in Cambodia, Israel, and Venezuela, as reasons for his claim.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump in January, seeking US support for her efforts in Venezuela. However, the resolution to conflicts in regions such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and along the border between Cambodia and Thailand remains elusive, with fighting flaring up again in some areas.
Trump’s involvement in conflicts with Iran, where US-Israel strikes have led to a seven-month conflict, has also been cited. These actions have driven up global gas prices and disrupted energy supplies before the upcoming midterm elections.
While Trump believes he has a strong case, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has a reputation for not always giving the prize to individuals like him. The committee has previously awarded the prize to figures such as Pope Leo, the International Criminal Court, and the special rapporteur for the Palestinian Territories.
Leaders from Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan have reportedly nominated Trump for the prize, though there is no way to verify these claims. Trump acknowledged, 'They have a reputation for maybe not giving it to people like me.'
Despite his doubts, Trump remains confident, stating, 'But I was very honoured to receive it indirectly last time by the recipient, who said nobody in history deserves it more than President Trump.'
I don’t know what their decision is going to be.
Donald Trump, US President
But I was very honoured to receive it indirectly last time by the recipient, who said nobody in history deserves it more than President Trump.
Donald Trump, US President
