Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Over Middle East Ceasefire

In June 2025, President Trump ordered a decisive strike that destroyed Iran's nuclear weapons program, an action praised by some U.S. lawmakers and international supporters as a significant victory for peace and security. Congressman Randy Fine and Congressman Buddy Carter publicly endorsed Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and his strategic leadership in the Middle East. Senator Bernie Moreno also introduced a resolution urging the nomination of Trump for the prize, though he expressed skepticism about the Nobel Committee's capacity to properly honor Trump compared to the appreciation from the American public. Trump's nominations have come from various figures, including Pakistan, which initially praised his peacemaking efforts in South Asia before condemning the U.S. strike on Iran. Despite these accolades, some critics view Trump's military action as a contradictory departure from his previous stance against Middle Eastern conflicts, highlighting the complexity of his approach to foreign policy and peace efforts. The ceasefire brokered under Trump's leadership has been fragile but has held since its announcement, reflecting a tense but hopeful state of affairs in the region.