If selected, Trump would join four former US Presidents as Nobel Peace Prize laureates — but timing and politics may stand in the way.
Oslo/New York, July 8, 2025 — The Nobel Peace Prize, one of the most prestigious international honors, is again making headlines — this time over US President Donald Trump’s potential nomination. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has put forward Trump’s name for the award, citing his efforts on the international stage. If selected, Trump would become only the fifth American president to receive the prize after Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama.
However, procedural barriers may delay Trump’s consideration, and controversy around his presidency could influence the Nobel Committee’s decision.
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🏆 How the Nobel Peace Prize Works
Who Is Eligible?
According to Alfred Nobel’s will, the prize must go to the person “who has done the most or best to advance fellowship among nations, reduce standing armies, and promote peace congresses.” Recipients have historically come from all walks of life, not just heads of state or diplomats.
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Who Can Nominate?
Nominations can be made by:
- Current heads of state
- Government and parliament members
- Professors of select academic disciplines
- Former Peace Prize winners
Nominee names are kept confidential for 50 years, though nominators may disclose their choices publicly — as Netanyahu has done with Trump.
Who Makes the Final Decision?
The Norwegian Nobel Committee, a five-member body appointed by the Norwegian parliament, chooses the laureate. The panel consists largely of retired politicians and intellectuals, and their selection reflects the political composition of Norway’s parliament.
How Is the Winner Chosen?
- Nominations close on January 31.
- Committee members can propose names at their first meeting in February.
- A shortlist is created, and external experts assess candidates.
- The committee typically aims for a unanimous decision, though majority vote is allowed.
Given these timelines, Trump’s 2025 nomination by Netanyahu will be ineligible for this year’s prize, but may be considered for 2026, if resubmitted in time.
⚖️ Nobel Peace Prize: A History of Controversy
- Barack Obama received the award in 2009, just months into his presidency, prompting both praise and skepticism.
- In 1973, Henry Kissinger and Vietnamese politician Le Duc Tho received the prize for the Vietnam War ceasefire — causing two committee members to resign.
- In 1994, the joint award to Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres, and Yitzhak Rabin also triggered dissent within the committee.
The Nobel Peace Prize has often been used to highlight political conflicts, and many laureates have been controversial figures in their time.
🪙 What Does the Winner Receive?
- A Nobel gold medal
- A diploma
- 11 million Swedish crowns (approx. $1.15 million)
- Global recognition — especially for lesser-known recipients
📅 Key Dates
- Announcement: October 10, 2025
(at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo) - Award Ceremony: December 10, 2025
(at Oslo City Hall — the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death)
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