ABC News Daily Could Trump actually win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Jul 14, 2025
Emma Shortis, Director of International and Security Affairs at the Australia Institute, discusses Donald Trump's pursuit of a Nobel Peace Prize, spotlighting recent nominations from leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu. She examines the motivations behind these nominations and critiques the efficacy of Trump's peace strategies, particularly in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Shortis also questions the integrity of the Nobel Prize amidst ongoing global conflicts, highlighting the complexities of diplomacy and military aid during Trump's presidency.
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Netanyahu's Flattering Nomination
- Benjamin Netanyahu presented Donald Trump with a Nobel Peace Prize nomination letter during a White House meeting.
- Netanyahu used flattery skillfully, knowing Trump values such recognition highly.
Nominations as Political Flattery
- Several global leaders have nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize as a means to flatter and influence him.
- Trump’s volatility makes leaders seek his favor through such gestures despite contested impacts.
Obsession Fueled by Obama Win
- Trump's obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize started as a reaction to Obama winning it in 2009.
- He views the prize as a way to outdo his predecessor and prove his peace credentials.