Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get it

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he believes he should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in the upcoming 2026 ceremony, scheduled to be announced by the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday. However, Trump expressed uncertainty about the likelihood of receiving the prestigious honor. In the past year, since his return to the White House, Trump has claimed he is deserving of the award, stating it is about time he received such recognition.

During a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump elaborated on his reasons for believing he should receive the Nobel Peace Prize. He mentioned being honored indirectly last year when Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented him with the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal, indicating her belief that he was the most deserving individual in history. Trump claimed to have intervened in eight conflicts since taking office in January 2021.

Though several leaders, including those from Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan, have reportedly nominated Trump for the award, the validity of these nominations cannot be confirmed. Furthermore, some parties involved in the conflicts Trump claims to have resolved have challenged his assertion of diplomatic accomplishments. For instance, fighting has resumed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and along the border between Cambodia and Thailand.

Despite Trump's efforts, a resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine remains elusive. He had pledged to end the conflict upon the commencement of his second term as president. Additionally, the recent US-Israel strikes on Iran have triggered a seven-month-long conflict, disrupting global energy supplies and causing gas prices to soar prior to the November midterm elections. Among the potential recipients this year are Pope Leo, the International Criminal Court, and the special rapporteur for the Palestinian Territories.