Donald Trump declared he ‘deserves’ the Nobel Peace Prize after claiming to end six wars, but the 2025 winner is Venezuelan pro-democracy leader Maria Corina Machado, announced on October 10—the same day Israeli troops began withdrawing from Gaza under his ceasefire deal.
Trump was nominated by figures like Benjamin Netanyahu, but many submissions missed the January 31 deadline, and the review period covered 2024 before his second term.
‘Trump no chance to get the Peace Prize at all.’
— Asle Sveen, Nobel historian, via ABC News
Experts like Nina Graeger from the Peace Research Institute Oslo say Trump doesn’t fit Alfred Nobel’s criteria of advancing fellowship among nations, pointing to democracy’s retreat and authoritarian challenges under his leadership.
Darren Kew from the University of San Diego notes Trump’s domestic and international record has many detractors, making him an unlikely pick despite the committee’s discretion.
What does this say about global peace efforts? Share if you think nominations should evolve beyond politics.
Sources: ABC News, Norwegian Nobel Committee
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