President Donald Trump is once again in contention for one of the world’s most prestigious honors: the Nobel Peace Prize.
Following his recent efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after nearly two weeks of escalating missile exchanges, Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) has formally nominated Trump for the 2025 award, citing his “extraordinary and historic role” in preventing wider war and curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
The nomination marks yet another attempt by Trump’s allies to secure recognition for his foreign policy record, particularly in the Middle East. While many in the media downplayed the Abraham Accords during Trump’s first term, those agreements represented the first time in modern history that multiple Arab nations formally recognized the state of Israel.
At the time, observers across party lines acknowledged the diplomatic breakthrough as significant, though the Nobel Committee never awarded Trump the prize.
Now, with tensions in the region again threatening to spiral, Trump’s direct intervention is being credited with halting what could have become a prolonged regional war. Over the weekend, he authorized precision strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities in response to Tehran’s refusal to curb its weapons program. Iran retaliated with missile strikes on a U.S. air base in Qatar—missiles that caused no casualties, in part because Trump’s administration had been tipped off and had evacuated the site.
In a letter obtained by Fox News, Rep. Carter wrote that Trump’s “bold, decisive actions to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions” and his ability to bring the parties to the negotiating table exemplify the Nobel Peace Prize’s core values: peace, conflict prevention, and international cooperation.
“In a region plagued by historical animosity and political volatility, such a breakthrough demands both courage and clarity,” Carter wrote. “President Trump demonstrated both, offering the world a rare glimpse of hope.”
Carter’s nomination follows a similar submission from Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), who earlier this year praised Trump for his “astonishingly effective impact” on global stability. Together, the nominations reflect growing Republican momentum behind the idea that Trump’s foreign policy deserves global recognition.
The Nobel Peace Prize nomination process will remain open through January 31, 2026. From there, the Nobel Committee will vet all 300+ submissions and release a shortlist. The process can take up to eight months before a winner is formally announced.
