# Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize

> Trump claims Nobel Peace Prize merit but doubts his chances.
- Title: Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize · The Straits Times
- Summary: Trump claims Nobel Peace Prize merit but doubts his chances. Trump says he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize but doubts he will win it.
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/trump-says-he-deserves-nobel-peace-prize-but-has-doubts-he-will-get-it
- Published: 2026-10-07T20:49:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: donald trump, nobel peace prize, iran, ukraine, white house, noble committee, news, world
## Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump stated he should win the Nobel Peace Prize but expressed doubt about his chances.

> I don't know what their decision is going to be
## Trump's Nobel Peace Prize claims
Trump has repeatedly said he deserves the world's most prestigious award since returning to the White House last year.

> It is about that time
## Venezuelan leader gave Trump medal
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave Trump his 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal in January.

> Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump in January as she sought US support for her efforts in Venezuela
## Trump's diplomatic conflicts
Trump claims he resolved eight conflicts since taking office last January but fighting has flared in some regions.

> Trump said he should get the prize after wading into eight conflicts since taking office last January
## Trump's Ukraine and Iran conflicts
Trump has not brokered peace in Ukraine and US-Israel strikes on Iran have caused a seven-month conflict.

> A resolution to Russia's war in Ukraine has eluded Trump, who promised to end it on the first day of his second White House term
## Nobel Committee favorites
Pope Leo, the International Criminal Court, and the special rapporteur for Palestinian Territories are among this year's favorites.

> Pope Leo, the International Criminal Court, the special rapporteur for the Palestinian Territories, are among the favorites to win this year
## Key takeaway

Trump says he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize but doubts he will win it.