Summary
U.S. President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize again. The nomination was announced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding to several previous nominations from U.S. and international politicians for Trump's efforts in North Korea and the Middle East.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Trump has been nominated for the award several times, both by people in the U.S. and abroad.
- In 2018, Trump was nominated by U.S. House Republicans and two Norwegian lawmakers for his work in reducing nuclear tensions with North Korea.
- One Norwegian and a Swedish lawmaker nominated Trump again for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East.
- The Nobel Peace Prize nomination process is confidential, and only certain people and organizations can nominate someone.
- Nominations are submitted by February 1 each year, and the winners are announced in October.
- Alfred Nobel, a Swedish industrialist, established the Nobel Prizes, and a winner of the Peace Prize is chosen based on contributions to peace and fraternity between nations.
- The Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, while other Nobel Prizes are given in Stockholm, Sweden.
