Key Points:
- President Donald Trump stated on September 30, 2025, that not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize would insult America after resolving seven global conflicts
- Speaking at Quantico Military Headquarters in Virginia, Trump unveiled 20-point Gaza peace plan as potential eighth conflict resolution
- Trump claims to have mediated conflicts between Israel-Iran, India-Pakistan, Rwanda-Congo, Thailand-Cambodia, Armenia-Azerbaijan, Egypt-Ethiopia, and Serbia-Kosovo
- Multiple nations including Pakistan, Israel, Cambodia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Rwanda, and Gabon have nominated Trump for the prize
- Nobel Prize announcements scheduled for October 10, 2025; award ceremony on December 10 in Oslo
- White House publicly argues it is “well past time” Trump receives the prize despite skepticism from Nobel experts
- India denies Trump’s involvement in Operation Sindoor ceasefire with Pakistan
Washington D.C: US President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, that failing to award him the Nobel Peace Prize would constitute a “big insult” to the United States, not just to himself personally. Addressing top military officers and generals at the Quantico Military Headquarters in Virginia, Trump reiterated his claims of resolving seven major international conflicts since returning to the White House in January 2025.
“Will you get the Nobel Prize? Absolutely not. They’ll give it to some guy that didn’t do a damn thing,” Trump told the assembled military leadership. “They’ll give it to the guy who wrote a book about the mind of Donald Trump and what it took to solve the wars. The Nobel Prize will go to a writer”.
Gaza Peace Plan Could Mark Eighth Resolved Conflict
Trump’s latest push for the prestigious award comes one day after he unveiled a comprehensive 20-point peace plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington on Monday. The President expressed optimism that if Hamas accepts his proposal, it would mark the eighth conflict he has resolved in just eight months in office.
“If this works out, we’ll have eight, eight in eight months. That’s pretty good. Nobody’s ever done that,” Trump declared. Speaking about the Gaza situation specifically, he said, “We got it, I think, settled. We’ll see. Hamas has to agree, and if they don’t, it’s going to be very tough on them. But all of the Arab nations, Muslim nations, have agreed. Israel has agreed. It’s an amazing thing. It just came together”.
Details of Trump’s Gaza Peace Proposal
The 20-point peace plan, which Netanyahu indicated support for on Monday, calls for an immediate ceasefire, Hamas releasing all hostages—alive or dead—within 72 hours of Israeli acceptance, and amnesty for disarming Hamas fighters. The proposal envisions transforming Gaza into a “deradicalised, terror-free zone” under a technocratic Palestinian committee with international oversight.
Crucially, the plan pledges unrestricted humanitarian aid, rebuilding of hospitals, roads, and housing, and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza with commitments against West Bank annexation or Palestinian displacement. The war in Gaza, which began with Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, has created one of the worst humanitarian tragedies in the world, with around 90% of Gaza’s two million population displaced.
Seven Claimed Conflict Resolutions
Trump has claimed to have mediated conflicts between Israel and Iran, India and Pakistan, Rwanda and Congo, Thailand and Cambodia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, Egypt and Ethiopia, and Serbia and Kosovo. Last week, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly, the President repeated his claim of ending “seven wars in seven months”.
“They said they were unbendable, some were going for 31 years, one was 36 years. I ended 7 wars and in all cases they were raging with countless thousands of people being killed,” Trump said at the UN, adding that he deserved the peace prize “for each one of them”.
However, significant questions surround several of these claims. India has repeatedly and firmly denied Trump’s involvement in the ceasefire during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, contradicting the President’s assertion that he settled the conflict between the two nuclear powers.
Multiple Nations Nominate Trump for Prize
Trump’s bid for the Nobel Peace Prize has garnered formal support from several international leaders who have submitted nominations to the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, describing Trump as “a man of peace,” announced that Pakistan nominated the US President for his “outstanding contribution” to promoting peace in South Asia.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with leaders from Cambodia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Rwanda, and Gabon, have also backed Trump for the award. Additionally, Republican lawmakers in the US Congress have submitted nominations supporting Trump’s candidacy.
However, experts note that some nominations, including those from Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan, came after the January 31 deadline and are not valid for the 2025 prize cycle. The full list of nominees remains confidential under Nobel Committee rules, though nominators sometimes publicly disclose the names they have submitted.
“Award Is for America, Not Me,” Trump Insists
Despite his persistent advocacy for the prize, Trump framed his pursuit as a matter of national honor rather than personal ambition. “It will be a big insult to our country. I will tell you that. I don’t want it. I want the country to get it,” Trump stated emphatically.
“It should get it because there’s never been anything like it. Think of it. So if this [Gaza plan] happens, I think it will. I don’t say that lightly, because I know more about deals than anybody. This is what my whole life was based on,” the President continued. “But to have done eight of them is just like such an honour”.
Long-Standing Grievance Over Obama’s 2009 Prize
Trump has long expressed frustration that former President Barack Obama, a Democrat, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009, just months after taking office. The surprise decision to award Obama the prize early in his first term has been a recurring source of irritation for Trump throughout his political career.
The President has previously suggested that if Obama could receive the prize without significant accomplishments, he certainly deserves it given his claimed conflict resolutions. This comparison has become a regular feature of Trump’s public statements about the award.
White House Actively Lobbies for Prize
The White House has publicly argued that it is “well past time” Trump receives the Nobel Peace Prize and is actively pushing for the award ahead of the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s decision. The administration’s lobbying efforts represent an unusually overt campaign by a sitting president to secure the prize.
Trump himself has acknowledged that he is actively seeking the prestigious accolade, making “no secret of his desire to win” the award. This represents a departure from typical diplomatic protocol, where candidates generally avoid openly campaigning for Nobel recognition.
Expert Skepticism About Trump’s Chances
Despite the nominations and Trump’s confidence, Nobel Prize experts expressed skepticism about his prospects for winning the 2025 award. Analysts told Reuters that Trump would need to fundamentally change course to have a realistic chance of receiving the prize.
“At present he is dismantling the international world order the award committee cherishes,” analysts noted, suggesting that the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s values may not align with Trump’s foreign policy approach. Trump himself publicly plays down his chances, saying that the prize is awarded by and to “liberals”.
Instead, experts suggest the committee may spotlight humanitarian organizations, journalists, or United Nations institutions, or potentially spring a surprise selection. Among other candidates mentioned for 2025 are the International Criminal Court, NATO, jailed Hong Kong activist Chow Hang-tung, and Canadian human rights lawyer Irwin Cotler.
Nobel Prize Selection Process and Timeline
The Nobel Peace Prize is determined by a five-member Norwegian committee appointed by Norway’s parliament. Nominations must be submitted by January 31 each year by eligible nominators, including members of national assemblies, heads of state, and previous laureates.
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner will be announced on October 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM Central European Time (9:00 AM GMT) at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo, with committee chair Joergen Watne Frydnes making the announcement. The formal award ceremony will take place on December 10, 2025 Alfred Nobel’s death anniversary at Oslo City Hall.
The prize includes a medal, diploma, and 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately $1.19 million), along with instant global recognition. Last year’s laureate was Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group.
International Diplomatic Implications
Trump’s Gaza peace plan and Nobel Prize pursuit have created diplomatic opportunities and challenges globally. India has lauded Trump’s peace initiative, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message translated into seven world languages, offering New Delhi a chance to improve Indo-US ties during a low point in relations.
“Diplomacy is about making the most of an opportunity. So, when US President Donald Trump hands you one, seizing it isn’t opportunism, but realpolitik,” Indian analysts noted. Pakistan and Armenia have also demonstrated their understanding of how to navigate Trump’s ego-driven diplomacy by offering public praise and Nobel nominations.
As the October 10 announcement date approaches, Trump continues to position himself as a transformative peacemaker while critics question the substance behind his claims of conflict resolution. Whether his Gaza peace plan succeeds in ending one of the world’s most intractable conflicts may ultimately determine both his legacy and his chances for future Nobel recognition.
