By Gloria Nosa
In a dramatic and unprecedented move, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has officially withdrawn the Nobel Peace Prize nomination of current U.S. President Donald J. Trump following a wave of global backlash and widespread criticism.
President Trump was recently nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize by a Scandinavian parliamentarian, who cited the president’s role in renewing diplomatic discussions in the Middle East and initiating negotiations on global nuclear disarmament. However, the nomination immediately sparked outrage from human rights organizations, international observers, and diplomatic circles, many of whom questioned the appropriateness of awarding the Peace Prize to one of the world’s most polarizing leaders.
Critics were swift to point to Trump’s track record in office, citing contentious foreign policy decisions, strained international alliances, and a domestic leadership style marked by political divisiveness and social unrest. Global activists highlighted concerns over the president’s handling of pro-democracy protests, migrant policies along the U.S.-Mexico border, and his confrontational rhetoric on the world stage.
Faced with mounting pressure, the Nobel Committee issued a rare and strongly worded statement on Tuesday:
“After reviewing serious concerns expressed by global stakeholders and international human rights organizations, the Committee has chosen to rescind the nomination of President Donald J. Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. This action is necessary to preserve the integrity and intent of the Peace Prize.”
The announcement has ignited heated debate across both political and diplomatic platforms. Supporters of President Trump have condemned the decision, calling it “deeply biased” and accusing the Nobel Committee of succumbing to political pressure from the global left. A spokesperson from the White House described the withdrawal as “an insult to American leadership and peace diplomacy.”
“President Trump has done more to restore global order than any U.S. president in recent memory,” the spokesperson said. “This move reflects the global elite’s continued efforts to undermine American influence under his leadership.”
However, rights groups and many international leaders have applauded the Committee’s action. Amnesty International released a statement praising the withdrawal, arguing that “true peace is built on justice, inclusion, and human dignity—not backroom deals or nationalist rhetoric.”
The controversy has reignited calls for reforms in the Nobel nomination process, particularly over transparency and the vetting of nominees. Although nominations are supposed to remain confidential for 50 years, Trump’s nomination became public shortly after it was submitted, prompting widespread media scrutiny.
This is one of the rare instances in the prize’s history where a nomination for a sitting world leader has been withdrawn under public pressure. Analysts suggest it marks a defining moment in how global institutions balance diplomacy with accountability in an increasingly divided world.
As reactions pour in, one thing remains clear: the debate over who deserves recognition for advancing peace is far from over—and President Trump’s nomination has become a global flashpoint in that ongoing conversation.
