Trump Says He Deserves Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump has said he believes he deserves the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize but doubts the Norwegian Nobel Committee will select him when the winner is announced on October 9.
Trump Says He Deserves Nobel Peace Prize
Speaking on October 7, Trump said he believed his foreign-policy record justified receiving the award, pointing to his administration’s involvement in efforts to resolve or contain several international conflicts.
Trump has repeatedly cited diplomatic interventions involving countries including Israel, Pakistan and Cambodia as evidence of his peace-making credentials.
Some foreign leaders have publicly supported or nominated Trump for the prize, although the Nobel Committee does not disclose the full nomination list.
Trump Doubts Nobel Committee Will Pick Him
Despite making the case for his candidacy, Trump expressed scepticism that he would actually win.
He has previously criticised the Nobel selection process and argued that political considerations could work against him.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee makes its decision independently, and nominations do not indicate endorsement or significantly improve a candidate’s chances.
2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Be Announced October 9
The Peace Prize is scheduled to be announced in Oslo on October 9.
Trump is among several widely discussed names, alongside international organisations, humanitarian groups and figures involved in conflict resolution and international law.
The committee traditionally evaluates candidates against Alfred Nobel’s criteria concerning peace, international cooperation and reduction of armed conflict.
