A craving for international prestige, a decade-long Obama rivalry and perhaps a dash of provocation: a mercurial melange of factors is at play in Donald Trump's obsession

Another one, thank you.Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for a third time after ‘ending

S ince his return to the White House in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has made no secret of his ambition to secure the world’s most prestigious peace honour, the Nobel Peace Prize. His administration, allies, and even some foreign leaders have continued to make the case for why he deserves it, while critics remain deeply sceptical.