US President Donald Trump has openly expressed his desire to win a Nobel Peace Prize, and some world leaders—including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—have nominated him for the award. This video article from the BBC explores:
- How the Nobel Peace Prize selection process works — managed by a committee in Norway, based on nominations from qualified individuals such as politicians and academics.
- What Trump has done to merit a nomination — including foreign policy efforts like the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations.
- Public opinion — The BBC interviews Americans in Washington, D.C., asking what they believe a president would need to do to truly earn the prestigious honor.
While Trump has supporters who believe his diplomatic moves warrant recognition, others remain skeptical about whether his actions meet the Nobel Peace Prize’s high standards for promoting peace and human rights.
