Experts Rule Trump Out of 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Race
Experts and analysts cited by ABC News Australia say Donald Trump is unlikely to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, despite reported nominations. The winner will be announced on October 9, with the committee facing scrutiny after last year’s award to María Corina Machado.
Donald Trump has reportedly been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, but experts and analysts say he is unlikely to receive the award, ABC News Australia reported. The 2026 laureate will be announced on October 9. Haakon Gjerløw, acting director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo, said the committee may consider whether choosing a particular recipient would create pressure or do more harm than good.
Last year’s prize went to Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado for her struggle for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. Months later, in January 2026, Machado presented the prize to Trump, describing the gesture as recognition of his commitment to Venezuela’s freedom. The Nobel committee said the award was not transferable.
Gjerløw said the International Space Station could be a candidate because it represents global cooperation. Other names mentioned included Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ukrainian children’s advocate Mykola Kuleba, Save the Children, Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms and the Committee to Protect Journalists. The committee received 287 nominations, but its shortlist is not public.
Analysts said Trump’s chances were low, while the prize remained contested amid wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.
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