House Republicans, led by Reps. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) and Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.), submitted a letter to the Nobel Committee on Tuesday, nominating President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and other global conflicts.
The nomination highlights Trump’s recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, aimed at securing a ceasefire and fostering peace.
Nomination Details
The letter praises Trump’s leadership, stating, “We respectfully submit this nomination of President Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of his concrete contributions to international fraternity, his leadership in reducing conflict and the risk of war, and his commitment to fostering dialogue as a path toward reconciliation.”
It adds, “His decisive leadership in securing landmark diplomatic agreements, de-escalating global conflicts, and actively pursuing peaceful resolutions to some of the world’s most entrenched disputes has led and continues to lead to a more peaceful world.”
Recent Diplomatic Efforts
Trump’s August 15 summit with Putin in Alaska, the first U.S.-Russia presidential meeting since his first term, was described as productive by both leaders. The nomination letter notes the summit “focused on establishing a path towards a Ukraine ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, humanitarian corridors, and future security arrangements—a significant step in reopening direct, constructive dialogue.”
On August 18, Trump hosted Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House, where he pledged support for Ukraine’s security, stating on Truth Social, “Following the encouraging conversations yesterday, President Trump spoke with President Putin by phone, and he agreed to begin the next phase of the peace process, a meeting between President Putin and President Zelensky, which would be followed if necessary by a trilateral meeting.”
Context of the Russia-Ukraine War
The Russia-Ukraine war, ongoing since February 2022, has resulted in over 500,000 deaths, including significant civilian casualties from Russian attacks, per UN estimates. Trump has claimed the invasion would not have occurred under his presidency, a view echoed by Putin on August 15, who said, “I believed there would have been no war if Trump was president at the time.”
The nomination also credits Trump’s earlier achievements, including the Abraham Accords, a 2024 Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal, and engagement on the Gaza conflict.
GOP Support and Public Reaction
Ogles, speaking to Fox News Digital, said, “Because of President Trump’s leadership, more people are alive today, and there are fewer wars in the world than before. He is a champion of America First statesmanship, proving that strength and prudence—not globalism—are the keys to lasting U.S. foreign policy. No other world leader can claim to have halted wars and begun resolving centuries-old disputes.” Stutzman added, “There is no one on the planet more deserving of this year’s Nobel Prize and multiple world leaders have recognized that,” calling Trump “the president of peace.”
The nomination has drawn mixed reactions on X, with some users praising Trump’s diplomatic initiatives and others questioning the timing, given the absence of a finalized Ukraine peace deal.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the prize, accepts nominations from lawmakers and other qualified individuals but has not commented on the submission.
