Summary
President Donald Trump's chances of winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize have decreased, according to a major bookmaker. This is due to recent U.S. actions involving Venezuela and attempts to acquire Greenland. President Trump expressed disappointment over the Nobel process, despite previous diplomatic achievements.
Key Facts
- President Trump is facing higher odds to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
- The odds changed after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and pursued acquiring Greenland.
- Last year, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize and credited Trump for his support of democracy.
- President Trump has expressed in the past that winning the Nobel Prize would be an honor.
- The Nobel Committee typically favors lasting peace efforts and is cautious about lobbying campaigns.
- President Trump has brokered peace deals such as the Abraham Accords and a Gaza ceasefire.
- There have been high-profile nominations for Trump, but deadlines missed in 2025 might affect his 2026 chances.
- The Nobel Peace Prize is highly prestigious and adds global credibility to its winners.
