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Donald Trump would have been an unsuitable choice for the 2025 Nobel peace prize – but he may be a more serious contender in 2026

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The peace prize rules made it hard for the US president to win this year. But that doesn’t rule him out for 2026.

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NBC Chicago
Trump's bid for the Nobel Peace Prize is unlikely to succeed, experts say (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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President Donald Trump’s bid to win the Nobel Peace Prize has drawn added attention to the annual guessing game over who its next laureate will be.
The Conversation US
The Nobel peace prize has a record of being awarded to controversial nominees (opens The Conversation US)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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Momentum is building towards Donald Trump receiving the 2025 Nobel peace prize.
The Hill
Netanyahu says Trump should get Nobel Peace Prize: ‘He deserves it’ (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubled down on his belief that President Trump should receive the Nobel Peace Prize, citing Trump’s 20-point peace plan to end the two-year war in Gaza. “Give @realDonaldTrump the Nobel Peace Prize — he deserves it!” Netanyahu wrote on social platform X.
Washington Examiner
The case for Trump winning a Nobel Peace Prize (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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The president frequently mentions the Nobel Prize and his belief that he's earned one for his part in "ending seven unendable conflicts."
Los Angeles Times
Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize before. Experts say he's unlikely to win this year (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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Longtime Nobel watchers say President Trump’s prospects remain remote despite a flurry of high-profile nominations and some notable foreign policy interventions for which he has taken personal credit.
Newsweek
MAGA calls for Trump to win Nobel Peace Prize after Gaza deal (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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Calls for President Donald Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize renewed after Israel and Hamas agreed to a peace deal.
PJ Media
Give Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize Already! (opens PJ Media)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his achievements in Middle East peace efforts.
Fox News
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize over Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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Rep. Buddy Carter introduced a resolution nominating President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement announcement.
Breitbart News
Israeli President: 'No Doubt' Trump 'Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize' for Hostage Deal (opens Breitbart News)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Thursday that President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating the hostage deal.
Christian Science Monitor
Trump really wants a Nobel Peace Prize. His prospects may be rising. (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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The president has been openly campaigning for the prize, which will be announced this Friday, since his first term. Recent signs of progress in Ukraine and especially Gaza could give him a legitimate claim.
The Daily Signal
Top Leaders Calls for Trump to Receive Nobel Peace Prize (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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A chorus of voices are calling for Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize after Israel and Hamas agreed to a hostage deal.
The Hill
Fetterman says Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize if Gaza deal ‘sticks’ (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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The Pennsylvania senator suggested President Trump may deserve a Nobel Peace Prize if the Israel-Hamas peace deal holds.
Fox News
Trump hailed as peacemaker worthy of Nobel Prize for 'historic' Israel-Hamas peace deal (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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Pro-Israel activist Lizzy Savetsky suggests renaming the Nobel Peace Prize after President Donald Trump following his Gaza ceasefire breakthrough with Hamas and Israel.
Al Jazeera
Nobel Peace Prize 2025: What are Trump’s credentials, and can he win? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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With the Gaza ceasefire deal, Trump claims to have helped broker peace in eight wars. Do his assertions hold up?
Washington Examiner
What to know about the most controversial Nobel Peace Prize wins (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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Trump, who is under consideration for the award, just announced the first phase of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Fox News
Could Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize after Israel-Hamas deal? (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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President Donald Trump's potential Nobel Peace Prize candidacy gains momentum following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, with multiple international nominations submitted.
Fox News
I nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize — here’s why he deserves it (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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An American-Israeli law professor nominated President Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his commitment to hostage releases and combating antisemitism.
Newsweek
Nobel Peace Prize: Who decides, Trump's chances, who's favorite and time? (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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The president is set to find out this week whether he will be the next recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Boston Globe
Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize before. Experts say he’s unlikely to win this year. (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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Longtime Nobel watchers say President Trump’s prospects remain remote despite a flurry of high-profile nominations.
Fox News
New York Times analysis says Trump has legitimate Nobel Peace Prize claim if Mideast peace deal holds (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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President Donald Trump's brokering of the Israel-Hamas peace agreement represents his biggest diplomatic accomplishment, according to a New York Times analysis by David E. Sanger.
The Guardian
Trump dreams of ‘everlasting peace’ as acolytes drop heavy hints to Nobel committee (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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The president was coy about a peace prize for the ceasefire deal in Gaza – Marco Rubio was much less reticent
Blaze Media
'BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!' Trump brings an end to another bloody war ahead of Nobel Prize announcement (opens Blaze Media)
Published Oct 8, 2025
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There is renewed talk of a Nobel Peace Prize for Trump ahead of the Israeli vote to certify his Gaza peace deal.
NBC News
For Trump world, the focus shifts to next year's Nobel Peace Prize (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 9, 2025
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The push to make President Donald Trump the winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize began within hours of Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado winning.
RedState
WaPo Columnist: Trump Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize (opens RedState)
Published Oct 9, 2025
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Marc A. Thiessen argues Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic achievements.
Just the News
Nobel Peace Prize recipient dedicates award to President Trump (opens Just the News)
Published Oct 9, 2025
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Trump has openly lobbied for the award for many years and he has earned several nominations.

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