US President Donald Trump said in the Blueroom of the White House on October 8, ‘We have solved 7 wars and are close to solving the 8th. I don’t think anyone in history has solved so many cases, but the Nobel Committee will definitely find some way to not give me the Nobel.

This statement of Trump ultimately turned out to be true. The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado instead of Trump. Trump had been claiming for the Nobel Prize for the past several months, but his efforts were unsuccessful.

So let us understand in ABP Explainer why the Nobel Committee did not choose Trump, will Trump’s desperation for the Peace Prize end and what will Trump do next…

Question 1- Why did US President Donald Trump not receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
answer- Foreign affairs expert and JNU professor Dr. Rajan Kumar gives four big reasons for this…

1. Lack of timing and durability of peace efforts
The Nobel Committee focuses on long-term, sustainable peace, not short-term deals. Trump’s efforts like Gaza ceasefire and Ukraine summit took place in September 2025. Whereas the last date for nomination for Nobel was 31 January. Trump’s efforts came too late. The committee decides in advance who will get the Nobel.

2. Distance from multilateral institutions and international cooperation
The Nobel Will focuses on ‘Fraternity between Nations’, which promotes the United Nations and multilateral diplomacy. Trump’s policy cut WHO funding, pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement and put pressure on NATO. This action of Trump hurts the peace building.

3. Ignoring climate change
The Nobel Committee considers climate as a ‘long-term peace threat’. Trump called climate change a ‘hoax’ and pulled out of the Paris deal. He does not believe in climate change, which is disqualifying for the Nobel. The Trump administration reduced climate funding by 40%, whereas previous Nobel-winning US presidents had focused on climate.

4. Independence of Nobel Committee and Trump’s overall lack of fit
The Nobel Committee stays away from political pressure. Trump’s lobbying i.e. nominations from Netanyahu and Pakistan government had a negative impact. Apart from this, Trump had openly called the Finance Minister of Norway and asked for the Nobel.

Question 2- Apart from Trump, who were the contenders for the Nobel Peace Prize?
answer- Apart from Trump, there were 8 big contenders for the Nobel Peace Prize…

1. Elon Musk: Continuous support for the defense of freedom of expression and peace.
2. Imran Khan: Efforts to strengthen human rights and democracy in Pakistan.
3. Greta Thunberg: Spreading global awareness against climate change and environmental peace.
4. Yulia Navalnaya: Protecting human rights in Russia and carrying forward Alexei Navalny’s legacy.
5. Sudan Emergency Response Rooms: Provided humanitarian aid to civilians during war and famine in Sudan.
6. Committee to Protect Journalists: Ensured the safety of journalists and freedom of the press.
7. Anwar Ibrahim: Mediating the Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire and Regional Peace.
8. Pope Francis: Worked for peace, environment and the poor.

Apart from these, Maria Machado was also among the nominations, who has won the Nobel Peace Prize 2025.

Question 3- Which countries nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize?
answer- Pakistan, America, Israel, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cambodia, Rwanda, Gabon and Malta nominated Trump for the Nobel Prize. Many reports claimed that Argentina had also made recommendations for Trump.

According to the rules of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, the last date for nominations for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was 31 January 2025. Every year the nomination process starts from 1st February and only the names received till that day are valid. Trump took oath as President on January 20 and the nomination process stopped just 11 days later. In such a situation, Trump’s claim was weak.

Question 4- Why was Trump so desperate to get the Nobel Peace Prize?
answer- Trump’s desperation for the Nobel Peace Prize was visible from his first term…

• In July 2019, in a press conference at the White House, Trump had said, ‘Barack Obama got the Nobel just for giving a speech. Actually I should meet.
• In September 2020, a peace agreement was signed between Israel and Arab countries. Regarding America’s role, Trump said, ‘The Nobel Committee should nominate me.’

Even in his second term, Trump expressed his claim for the Nobel Peace Prize several times…

• In June 2025, Trump said that I should have got Nobel 4-5 times.
• Said in October 2025, ‘If I do not get the Nobel, it will be an insult to America.’

According to Dr. Rajan Kumar, Trump’s desperation is due to two big reasons…

1. To be included in the list of American Presidents who won Nobel Prize.
Before Trump, 4 American Presidents have received the Nobel Peace Prize. These include Barack Obama, Jimmy Carter, Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt, but Obama’s Nobel Prize bothers Trump the most. He has repeatedly said that Obama ‘didn’t deserve’ and ‘Obama didn’t do much’. Trump wants to defeat Obama at any cost, for which the Nobel Peace Prize is very important.

2. Peacemaker hunger to become a global leader
Trump is famous for aggressive policies. But he wants to create his image as a global peacemaker leader. America has been accused of instigating many wars like the Iran-Israel war. Trump wants that during his presidency, America’s image should become that of a country that mediates for peace. Nobel will fulfill this dream of Trump. Apart from this, Trump is hungry for strengthening his self-image and praise.

Question 5- What did Trump do to get the Nobel Peace Prize?
answer- According to an article in the Norwegian newspaper Dagens Næringliv on August 14, in July 2025, Trump had called Norway’s Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg and asked for the Nobel Prize. Trump has stopped 8 major wars in 2025…

1. India-Pakistan conflict: On May 7, India avenged the Pahalgam attack by carrying out ‘Operation Sindoor’ in Pakistan and destroyed many terrorist hideouts. After 4 days of conflict, on May 10, Trump announced a ceasefire on Truth and said, ‘I stopped the war between two nuclear power countries.’

2. Israel-Iran War: On June 13, Israel launched an airstrike on Iran, in which Iran’s nuclear laboratories were destroyed and many top leaders were killed. On June 24, Trump called for ceasefire and said, ‘I stopped the 12-day war between Israel and Iran.’

3.Kosovo-Serbia dispute: There was ethnic and historical tension between the two countries since 1998, which was ended by Trump on June 27. He said, ‘I stopped Kosovo and Serbia from the brink of a major war.’

4. Rwanda-Congo conflict: On June 27, Trump stopped the ongoing genocide in the Congolese rebel conflict. He said, ‘I got Rwanda and Congo to sign the ‘Great Treaty’ and the rebellion stopped.’

5. Thailand-Cambodia Conflict: On July 24, conflict began between the two countries over Preah Vihear Temple and the surrounding disputed areas. Trump declared ceasefire after just 4 days. He said, ‘I stopped the decades-old border war between Thailand and Cambodia through mediation.’

6. Egypt-Ethiopia dispute: There was a conflict between the two countries over the Nile Dam water dispute, which was ended by Trump in July 2025. Trump said, ‘It was an endless water war, but it was resolved.’

7. Armenia-Azerbaijan dispute: There was an ongoing dispute between the two countries regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh area since 1988. On August 8, Trump called the Presidents of both the countries to the White House and brokered an agreement. Trump said, ‘I called Armenia and Azerbaijan to the White House and got them to sign a 17-point peace treaty.’

8. Israel-Hamas War: On October 9, a ceasefire was imposed on the war between Israel and Hamas that has been going on since 2023. Trump released a new Gaza plan, the first phase of which was agreed to by both Israel and Hamas. Trump wrote on Truth, ‘This is the first step towards a strong and lasting peace’.

Question 6- Will Trump’s struggle for the Nobel Peace Prize end?
answer- According to Dr. Rajan Kumar, Trump’s struggle to get the Nobel Peace Prize will not end. He has to surpass Barack Obama at any cost, so he will keep trying. However, Trump may receive the Nobel Peace Prize next year i.e. 2026. Whatever wars Trump stopped and all the hard work he did for the Nobel may bear fruits next year, because Trump has enough time for nominations.

According to experts, Trump will definitely win the Nobel. All the wars that are still going on or have not ended completely, will end them. They will work on a new strategy and prepare for next year’s prize. Trump will avoid taking any wrong decision in panic, because it will affect the next Nobel.

Question 7- What is Nobel Prize and how is it received?
answer- The Nobel Prize was established on 27 November 1895 on the basis of the will of Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel. It is available in 6 categories, which include Physics, Medicine, Chemistry, Literature, Economics and Peace. It is given only to those who have done the work of providing ‘the greatest benefit to mankind’. Nobel Prizes were awarded for the first time in 1901 and Rabindranath Tagore is the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize.

No person can nominate anyone for the Nobel Peace Prize. Only those people can nominate who are authorized by the Nobel Committee.

• Nominations for Nobel can be made by the President, Prime Minister, Parliamentarian, Justice of the International Court, former Nobel laureates, professors of universities, current and former members of the Nobel Committee and heads of some special institutions and organizations.
• Nobel nominations run from September to January 31 every year.
• Experts are consulted in March, April and May.
• A report with suggestions is prepared in June and July.
• In September, the Nobel Academy receives the report of the names of the final candidates.
• The Nobel Prize is announced after voting in October.
• The Nobel Prize is awarded on 10 December, the death anniversary of Alfred Nobel.

The nomination process of the Nobel Prize has started in September-October. This time, due to US President Donald Trump, the Nobel Prize was more in the discussion as Trump left no chance to call himself Nobel’s capable. Even Trump called the Nobel peace prize by calling himself in Norway.

So let’s understand in the Ex -consaller why Trump considers himself entitled to Nobel, will Trump really get Nobel and what is the process to get the Nobel Prize …

Question 1- Why does Donald Trump feel that he is entitled to the Nobel Prize?
answer- According to an article by Norway’s newspaper Daegens Nairingalive on 14 August, in July 2025, Trump called Norway Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg and sought the Nobel Prize. Trump feels that he has stopped 7 major wars in 2025, due to which he should get the Nobel Prize …

1. India-Pakistan conflict: On May 7, India avenged the Pahalgam attack by running the ‘Operation Sindoor’ in Pakistan and destroyed many terrorist hideouts. There was a 4 -day struggle between the two countries. Then on May 10, Trump announced a ceasefire on the social media platform Truth and said, “I stopped war in two nuclear powers.”

2. Thailand-Kambodia Conflict: On July 24, a conflict between the two countries began, which was going on due to the year -old Preh Viher Temple and the disputed areas nearby. Trump announced the ceasefire only 4 days after the struggle. “I stopped the decades -old border war between Thailand and Cambodia with mediation, immediate ceasefire.”

3. Armenia-Azerbaijan controversy: There was a 1988 controversy between the two countries over the Nagorno-Karkabakh area. On 8 August 2025, Trump called the presidents of the two countries to the White House and entered into an agreement. Trump said, “I called Armenia and Azerbaijan to the White House and got the 17-point peace treaty.”

4. Kosovo-Surbia controversy: Ethnic and historical tension was going on between the two countries since 1998, which was abolished by Trump on 27 June. Trump started a ceasefire talks with the European Union i.e. EU. Trump said, ‘I stopped Kosovo and Serbia from the verge of major war. Both sides are ready to the ceasefire.

5. Israel-Iran War: On 13 June, Israel started a war by an aerial attack on Iran. Iran’s atomic laborators were destroyed in this 12 -day war and many top leaders were killed. On June 24, Trump announced a ceasefire between the two countries, saying, ‘I stopped the 12-day war of Israel-Iran. Attacks on Iranian sites have stopped.

6. Egypt-Ethiopia controversy: The two countries had been struggling over the Nile Dam water dispute for a long time, which was abolished by Trump in July 2025. Egypt threatened military threats over water sharing on this dam, but Trump got both of them lured by financial assistance. Trump said, ‘It was an infinite water war, but was resolved. United Nations i.e. UN did not help. ‘

7. Rwanda-Kango conflict: Since 1994, a massacre was going on in the Congo rebellious struggle, which Trump stopped on 27 June. Trump said, “I got Rwanda and Congo signed a ‘magnificent treaty’. The rebellion stopped. This will save millions of lives in Africa.

Question 2- How many and which countries support Nobel to Trump?
answer- According to media reports, so far 7 countries have nominated Trump for Nobel. These include Pakistan, Israel, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cambodia, Ruvanda and Gabon. However, the information about the Nobel Committee nomination does not make public public for 50 years.

Question 3- What is Nobel and how do it get it?
answer- The Nobel Prize was established on 27 November 1895 based on the will of Swedish Scientist Alfred Nobel. Nobel is given in physics, medicine, chemistry, literature, economics and peace. Only those who have done this award to bring ‘the biggest advantage for mankind’. The Nobel Prize was awarded for the first time in 1901 and Rabindranath Tagore is the first Indian to win the Nobel.

No person can nominate anyone for the Nobel Peace Prize. There are some special qualifications for this. For this, the same people can nomine, who are authorized by the Nobel Committee ie authorized …

• For Nobel, President, Prime Minister, MP, Justice of International Court, former Nobel winners, professors of universities, existing and former members of Nobel Committee and prominent nominations of some special institutions and organizations.
• Nobel’s nominations run from September to 31 January every year.
• Experts are consulted in March, April and May.
• The report is prepared with suggestions in June and July.
• In September, the Nobel Academy receives reports of the names of the final candidates.
• The Nobel Prize is announced after voting in October.
• On December 10, Nobel is given on the day of Alfred Nobel’s death anniversary.

Question 4- How possible is it to get Nobel to Donald Trump?
answer- Dr. Rajan Kumar, a foreign affairs expert and Professor of JNU, says, ‘Trump is not entitled to the Nobel Prize and he will not get the Nobel Prize. Trump needs the Nobel Peace Prize, but he did not do any big job like establishing peace. The Iran-Israel War also started in America. The US was reported that Israel is about to attack Iran. Apart from this, Trump also promised in election rallies that he would stop the Gaza war, which is not yet completed. Rather, he got ready to change the map of Gaza.

Rajan Kumar said, ‘Trump’s claim of ceasefire in 7 countries is not completely correct. India has not yet admitted that Trump stopped the war. He is only praising Trump. Nobel of peace is a big prize in itself, for which work has to be done.

Somewhere Trump also knows that he is not going to get Nobel. That is why they have said many times that no matter how many war I should stop, I will not get Nobel. This award is received only by Liberal.

Earlier, Trump had said in October 2024 that if my name had been Obama, I would have got Nobel in 10 seconds. Obama had received the award without doing anything, but I too have won the election.

It is so difficult to receive the Nobel Prize for Peace that even Mahatma Gandhi could not get it. He was scheduled to get Nobel in 1948, but was murdered. The Nobel Committee refused to give Nobel, saying that the award could not be given posthumously under the rules, even if Gandhi is the biggest candidate.

Question 5- Has any US President got Nobel before this?
answer- So far 4 American presidents have received the Nobel Prize …

• The US 44th President Barack Obama received Nobel in 2008 to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between countries.
• The 29th President of America Jimmy Carter received Nobel in 2002 on the contribution to world peace, climate change and human rights.
• The 28th President of America, Woodrow Wilson, received a peace prize of Nobel for efforts in the establishment of the United Nations in 1919.
• The 26th President of America Theodore Roosevelt received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906. He ended the Russia-Japan war.