Trump’s Nobel Influence Looms as Peace Prize Nominations Emerge

Experts say Trump won't win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, but his influence may shape the selection process amid global tensions.

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October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Oslo, Norway — Experts suggest that U.S. President Donald Trump will not receive this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, despite his persistent advocacy for the honor. However, his political presence and influence could still impact the committee’s decision-making process.

The committee has faced increased scrutiny following last year’s controversial award to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who later presented Trump with her medal, asserting he deserved it after the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. This situation has heightened the pressure on the five-member panel as they prepare to announce this year’s laureate on October 9.

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Analysts believe the committee may lean toward a more consensus-driven choice to avoid controversy. One favored candidate is a joint prize for Save the Children and Ukrainian activist Mykola Kuleba, which could also appeal to Trump’s wife, Melania, who previously urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to release Ukrainian children. Other potential recipients include Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms, the Committee to Protect Journalists, and even the International Space Station.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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