Nobel Peace Prize haunted by Trump ‘spectre’ as he intensifies push for prize ahead of Friday’s announcement

Oslo, October 7 - Despite the minimal odds, Donald Trump's presence looms over the Friday announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize recipient, according to experts. Trump, who returned to the White House in January 2025, has been fervently campaigning for the prestigious award and has expressed disappointment at not having won it yet.

However, his aggressive stance against Iran, territorial ambitions, and criticisms of international cooperation institutions and the media have cast a shadow over his chances. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, familiar with intense lobbying, insists that the looming specter of Trump is not a deterrent. Instead, they believe a more universally acceptable laureate might be chosen, such as an organization focused on children's welfare or humanitarian efforts, like Save the Children or Mykola Kuleba's campaign for the return of abducted Ukrainian children.

Despite this, the committee remains open to awarding Trump, should they deem it appropriate, acknowledging that the global landscape is fraught with conflicts and a lack of true international peace.