Here is a summary of the situation as of late 2025:
Recent Nominations and Support
Since returning to office in January 2025, President Trump has received several public nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize, primarily in recognition of diplomatic actions and brokered ceasefires.
Foreign Leaders and Governments:
Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a letter nominating him for his role in the Abraham Accords and other diplomatic efforts.
Pakistan: Announced a nomination crediting him for a "decisive diplomatic intervention" in securing a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following a brief conflict.
Armenia and Azerbaijan: Publicly signaled support for a nomination after a White House summit in August 2025 that resulted in a joint agreement between the two nations.
Cambodia: Prime Minister Hun Manet nominated him, crediting his diplomacy for a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand in a July 2025 border dispute.
Rwanda and Gabon: Leaders from both nations publicly endorsed the idea for his role in brokering a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.
US Political Allies: Several Republican members of the U.S. Congress, such as Representative Darrell Issa and Representative Buddy Carter, have formally submitted nominations.
Actions Cited: The nominations are largely based on his administration's perceived role in:
The Abraham Accords (from his previous term).
A supposed ceasefire framework between Israel and Iran (though details and credit are disputed).
Mediating ceasefires in conflicts involving India and Pakistan, Cambodia and Thailand, and the DRC and Rwanda.
The Nobel Process and Status
It is important to understand the Nobel Peace Prize process:
Nomination Deadline: The deadline for nominations for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was January 31, 2025. Any nominations made publicly later in the year, such as the ones from Israel, Cambodia, and others in mid-2025, would be for the 2026 prize.
Secrecy: The Norwegian Nobel Committee does not publicly confirm or discuss the nominees; the complete list is sealed for 50 years. Any public announcements come only from the nominators themselves.
2025 Prize Announcement: The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize is scheduled to be announced in October 2025.
The Committee's Stance: The selection is based on the merits of the nominee's work in promoting peace, disarmament, and fraternity among nations. Several members of the five-person committee have previously been publicly critical of President Trump.
In summary, President Trump has received a significant number of nominations from eligible nominators around the world for his recent diplomatic activities. However, a nomination is only the first step, and whether he will ultimately be selected for the prestigious award remains uncertain and highly debated.
