Summary
More than half of American voters do not think President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his actions on the Israel-Hamas conflict, according to a survey. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and Israeli Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana plan to nominate him for the prize in 2026 despite the mixed opinions.
Key Facts
- A survey by Emerson College Polling found 54% of American voters think President Trump does not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, while 38% think he does.
- The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize went to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado instead.
- Trump's actions included a ceasefire and a hostage return deal in the Israel-Hamas conflict, which some see as significant.
- His approval for handling the conflict rose to 47% since a previous survey in April.
- Approval varies greatly by political affiliation: 80% of Republicans approve, while only 19% of Democrats do. Independents are split.
- Trump's overall job approval is negative, with 45% approving and 48% disapproving.
- The survey involved 1,000 registered voters, with a margin of error of ±3 percentage points.
- The international community is watching the Israel-Hamas ceasefire closely to see if it lasts.
