Trump says he deserves 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he believes he deserves the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, while acknowledging he does not know whether the Norwegian Nobel Committee will select him. The committee is scheduled to announce the award on Friday, October 9, leaving the outcome pending as Trump made a public case for his candidacy at the White House. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump cited what he described as his record of settling eight wars since returning to office. He said his efforts exceeded those of previous presidents, but the reports do not independently establish either the number of conflicts or his role in resolving them. Trump also claimed to have helped prevent other conflicts and secure the return of hostages. Trump said the committee had a reputation for not choosing candidates like him, but argued that overlooking his record would be a discredit to the committee. He also criticized the 2009 award to former President Barack Obama, questioning the reasons for Obama’s selection.