Overview

• The Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce the 2025 laureate on Friday, Oct. 10, at 11:00 local time in Oslo.
• Trump has publicly claimed he ended seven or eight wars and has argued he deserves the prize.
• Governments including Israel, Cambodia and Pakistan submitted nominations for Trump after the Jan. 31 deadline, making them valid for 2026 rather than 2025.
• Peace researchers say his record, including withdrawals from international bodies and trade confrontations, runs counter to Alfred Nobel’s intent to foster cooperation and disarmament.
• Analysts expect the prize to favor a non-controversial choice such as a humanitarian or UN-linked body, press-freedom organizations, or international courts.