Will Trump Win a Nobel Peace Prize? All About His Desperate Bid.

"President Donald Trump announced a deal that aims to bring an end to the brutal war between Israel and Hamas. If it holds, brokering the agreement that leads to a lasting cease-fire and the return of all Israeli hostages could be one of the biggest accomplishments of his presidency. On the surface, this certainly sounds like the kind of thing that could win a president the Nobel Peace Prize. And as it happens, the 2025 prize will be announced on Friday."

"While a win is not totally out of the realm of possibility, the reality is more complicated. Trump has been openly and aggressively campaigning for the prize since his first term, which is unprecedented. His obvious desperation - paired with his foreign policy and authoritarian tendencies - may have actually tanked his chances with the Nobel committee. On the other hand, it wouldn't be the first institution to bend to Trump and there are diplomatic reasons to at least consider him."

"Trump's quest to match an honor handed to then-President Barack Obama has been noted by lawmakers and world leaders eager to curry favor. And Trump, eager to boost his odds, phoned an influential Norwegian friend, former NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg, to float the topic as Stoltenberg, now Norway's finance minister, walked along an Oslo street this summer, according to two officials familiar with the call."

President Donald Trump announced a deal aiming to end the Israel-Hamas war and secure a lasting cease-fire plus the return of Israeli hostages, an outcome that could merit a Nobel Peace Prize. The 2025 prize announcement and recent negotiations have heightened attention on his chances. Trump has campaigned aggressively for the prize since his first term, and allies and lawmakers have nominated or publicly lobbied on his behalf. Private outreach included a call with Jens Stoltenberg. Critics argue that his conspicuous self-promotion, foreign-policy tendencies and authoritarian inclinations may have damaged his appeal to the Nobel committee.

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