Kathrine Frich
President Donald Trump is now one of the leading contenders for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
President Donald Trump is now one of the leading contenders for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
Trump Emerges as Joint Favorite for Nobel Peace Prize
According to new betting odds, he is tied with Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
A trip to Oslo to receive the prize would mark a major milestone for the president, who has cast himself as a global peacemaker.
The Alaska Summit Ends Without a Breakthrough
Trump’s push for peace comes on the heels of the high-stakes US–Russia summit in Alaska.
Though no deal was reached, the president has positioned the meeting as a vital first step.
Observers say he is using the talks to shape his legacy, one that may hinge on ending the war in Ukraine.
Hillary Clinton Backs a Conditional Nomination
In a surprising twist, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has stated she would nominate Trump for the Nobel, but only under strict conditions.
She insists that any peace deal must not involve Ukraine giving up territory to Russia.
Her comments signal how seriously the political world is taking Trump’s peace ambitions.
Critics Say the Ceasefire Remains Elusive
Retired Rear Admiral Michael Hewitt said Trump’s real goal at the summit was a ceasefire.
But with no truce achieved, critics argue the president fell short.
Hewitt believes Trump is playing “a much larger chessboard,” saving bigger moves for later, including possible harsh sanctions against Russia, India, or China.
The Strategic Silence After Alaska
Despite high expectations,
Trump left key topics off the table in Alaska. He remained tight-lipped during post-summit interviews, declining to reveal where negotiations stalled.
Some insiders interpret this as a calculated move to avoid giving Putin too much leverage, or to delay political fallout.
Peace in Ukraine Could Define Trump’s Legacy
Trump’s role in Ukraine is no longer just commentary from the sidelines.
Political analysts say it’s now his war to resolve, and potentially, his peace to secure.
A successful resolution could define his place in history, especially if he brings all sides to the table without major concessions.
A Nobel Prize Could Be the Ultimate Trophy
Trump has made no secret of his desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Past media reports even suggest he personally contacted officials in Norway to press his case.
While controversial, his ambition is clear: to claim a place among global figures recognized for conflict resolution.
“It’s Also Trump’s War and Trump’s Peace”
As one expert put it, “It’s no longer just Biden’s war. It’s also Trump’s war and Trump’s peace.”
If he manages to end the conflict, he will claim credit. But the political risk is real: if peace comes with compromise, he may also shoulder the blame.
