'I'm not bragging': Trump makes last-minute play for Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump is making a late bid for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in settling eight conflicts and preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Trump claims he deserves the award but has doubts about receiving it. The Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded this week by a Norwegian organization.
Listen to Live Briefing
Real-time synthesized voice briefing · Live Feeds Desk
- ✓ Donald Trump claims to have settled eight wars.
- ✓ Trump cites preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon as a key achievement.
- ✓ The Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded this week.
What changed
Trump renewed his pitch for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his achievements in settling conflicts and preventing Iran's nuclear development.
Live updates
-
Trump makes last-minute pitch for Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump is making a late bid for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in settling eight conflicts and preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Trump claims he deserves the award but has doubts about receiving it. The Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded this week by a Norwegian organization.
Why it matters
The Nobel Peace Prize is a prestigious award given annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Trump's bid for the prize has been ongoing, with him previously expressing frustration about not being awarded it. The current contenders for the prize include The Pope and Mark Carney.
What is confirmed
- Donald Trump claims to have settled eight wars.
- Trump cites preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon as a key achievement.
- The Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded this week.
Still unconfirmed
- Trump's administration has struggled to reach a lasting ceasefire with Iran.
What to watch next
- The Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony
- Further developments in US-Iran relations
- Reactions from other Nobel Peace Prize contenders
confidence 75%Sources used for this update (22)
- radaronline.com — Donald Trump Latest News, Updates & Gossip - RadarOnline
- The Independent — Nobel Peace Prize contenders who could beat Trump this year - from The Pope to Mark Carney
- Macleans.ca — Why Carney Could Win the Nobel Peace Prize
- Reuters — Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get it
- USA Today — 'I'm not bragging': Trump makes last-minute play for Nobel Peace Prize
- New York Post — White House braces for another Nobel Peace Prize snub — but Trump could turn prospects around with two actions
- Yahoo — Trump Claims Eight Wars Settled And Global Obliteration Prevented
- Time Magazine — 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Odds: Polymarket Trading Increases After Suspected 2025 Breach
- The Independent — Trump makes late Nobel Prize pitch: ‘Not bragging ... but I settled eight wars’
- Time Magazine — Meet the Nobel Peace Prize Contenders Who Could Beat Trump This Year
- Kashmir Observer — Trump Renews Nobel Bid as Iran War Rages
- CBC — Mark Carney for Nobel Peace Prize? Probably not, but his name's out there
Community Sentiment: How do you assess this situation?
Voice your perspective · Real-time aggregated sentiment from the Live Feeds community