# Nobel Peace Prize haunted by Trump spectre > Trump's influence looms over Nobel Peace Prize winner announcement. - Title: Nobel Peace Prize haunted by Trump spectre · Malay Mail - Summary: Trump's influence looms over Nobel Peace Prize winner announcement. Trump's campaign for the Nobel Peace Prize may influence the winner despite slim chances… - Keywords: nobel peace prize, trump, norwegian nobel committee, oslo, nobel committee, peace prize, international order, united nations, international criminal court, international court of justice, humanitarian efforts, child rights - Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/07/nobel-peace-prize-haunted-by-trump-spectre-as-he-intensifies-push-for-prize-ahead-of-fridays-announcement/238069 - Published: 2026-10-07T21:00:00+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: nobel peace prize, trump, norwegian nobel committee, oslo, nobel committee, peace prize, international order, united nations, international criminal court, international court of justice, humanitarian efforts, child rights ## Trump's Nobel campaign intensifies Donald Trump has actively campaigned for the Nobel Peace Prize since returning to the White House in January 2025. > the chances of him getting the nod are however undermined by his war against iran ## Nobel committee under scrutiny The Norwegian Nobel Committee faces pressure as Trump's influence looms over the winner's announcement. > trump is the spectre in the room ## Trump's potential impact on choice The committee may select a neutral choice pleasing Trump or someone who challenges him directly. > is there any potential for this prize to create harm rather than good ## Potential laureates for Trump Save the Children charity and mykola kuleba, a ukrainian children's rights activist, could be neutral choices. > marchado even gave him her nobel gold medal ## Potential laureates against Trump The un special rapporteur for occupied palestinian territories and international justice bodies could rub trump the wrong way. > we live in an age of predators ## Nobel committee's response The committee says external lobbying does not influence their decisions despite ongoing pressure. > there's always a lot of lobbying ## Global peace challenges 65 armed conflicts involving state actors were registered in 2025, the highest since 1946. > at an overall level it is clear that the world is not developing in the right direction ## Nobel committee's outlook The committee may choose a laureate who addresses global issues despite Trump's influence. > a peace prize may make more sense than ever ## Nobel nominations 287 individuals and organisations have been nominated for the nobel peace prize. > the names on the list are kept secret for 50 years ## Key takeaway Trump's campaign for the Nobel Peace Prize may influence the winner despite slim chances of winning it himself.