US President Donald Trump asserted that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize more than anyone in history, pointing to his stated role in resolving eight separate conflicts and preventing international crises. Speaking during a press conference in Washington, D.C., on October 7, 2026, Trump criticized the Nobel Committee’s selection process and drew a direct comparison to former President Barack Obama, who received the prize in 2009, according to reporting by vg.no.
Donald Trump joins 287 candidates for peace prize
A total of 287 candidates, consisting of 208 individuals and 79 organizations, are nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, as noted by Nettavisen. Among those nominated is Donald Trump, who has frequently voiced his desire to receive the award for his foreign policy actions. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, led by Jørgen Watne Frydnes, is scheduled to announce the winner on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Oslo.
While experts consider Trump an unlikely choice for the actual prize, the US president defended his record during his press appearance. I have done things no one else has done,
Trump stated, as reported by Nettavisen. I’m not boasting, I’m just showing facts. There are no presidents who have solved any wars, I have solved eight of them and saved millions of lives.
Ahead of the announcement, betting odds have placed the Sudanese grassroots movement Emergency Response Rooms (ERR) high on the lists, alongside Save the Children, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and Ukraine’s Mykola Kuleba, all of which have been candidates previously.
Comparing Records with Past US Presidents
Four U.S. presidents have previously been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize: Theodore Roosevelt in 1906, Woodrow Wilson in 1919, Jimmy Carter in 2002, and Barack Obama in 2009, vg.no reported. Trump singled out Obama during his remarks, criticizing the 2009 award decision.
Look at Obama.
He got it, and he did nothing.
He still doesn’t know why he got it,
Trump said, according to vg.no.
The 2025 Medal Transfer from María Corina Machado
The discussion surrounding Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize follows the 2025 award cycle, where the prize was granted to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her work for democratic rights, according to Aftenposten. Following that announcement, Machado handed her Nobel medal to Trump in January 2026, vg.no reported.
The Norwegian Nobel Institute subsequently clarified that while the physical medal can change hands, the official title of Nobel Peace Prize laureate remains with Machado, Aftenposten stated. In his recent remarks, Trump also referenced the medal transfer while continuing to voice his frustration with Norway’s previous decisions regarding his own candidacy.
Expert Favorites and Humanitarian Contenders
Peace research institute Prio acting director Haakon Gjerløw has published his favorites, putting a combined prize to Save Ukraine founder and leader Mykola Kuleba and Save the Children at the top of his list. Together, Mykola Kuleba/Save Ukraine and Save the Children represent a significant effort to protect children in war,
Gjerløw wrote, placing Sudan’s local emergency response groups ERR next on his list. Meanwhile, Nobeliana historian Øivind Stenersen expressed belief in a humanitarian organization due to the enormous global refugee crisis and hunger problems, mentioning Save the Children, Care, Caritas, and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) as potential worthy recipients.
Who leads the committee and who was nominated?
Who leads the Norwegian Nobel Committee?
Jørgen Watne Frydnes serves as the leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which evaluates nominees and selects the peace prize recipient each year.
Which conflicts does the White House claim Donald Trump helped resolve?
According to administration records cited by Aftenposten, the White House points to eight conflicts and geopolitical flashpoints, including tensions between Israel and Iran, hostilities between India and Pakistan, and the war in the Gaza Strip.
What is the total number of nominees for the 2026 peace prize?
The Norwegian Nobel Committee is considering 287 valid nominations for 2026, comprising 208 individuals and 79 organizations, as reported by Nettavisen.
When will the winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize be announced?
The Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce the recipient of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Oslo.
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