U.S. Representatives Andy Ogles (R-TN-05), Marlin Stutzman (R-IN-03), and Ralph Norman (R-SC-05) sent a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Tuesday officially nominating President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Nobel Peace Prize, which is awarded by a committee elected by the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget), is awarded to individuals who have “done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses,” as described in Alfred Nobel’s will.
A total of 105 Nobel Peace Prizes have been awarded since 1901.
🚨 Here is my official nomination of President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
His leadership has brought more peace and fewer wars than any world leader in modern history—this prize is his to win. pic.twitter.com/I39xmSqFr2
— Rep. Andy Ogles (@RepOgles) August 19, 2025
In their letter to the Nobel Committee, the three congressmen nominated Trump for the Prize for his “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.”
The congressmen cited accomplishments from Trump’s first term as president as well as his current term, in which they believe qualify him for the award.
Those accomplishments include Trump’s creation of the Abraham Accords, the Washington Agreement between Serbia and Kosovo, engaging with North Korea, brokering a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House, engaging with regional leaders on the Gaza conflict, and fostering dialogue and holding meetings with world leaders to de-escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The congressmen said the president’s “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.”
“For his bold and ongoing pursuit of peace, his proven record of successful negotiation, and his willingness to engage directly in the resolution of active conflicts, we commend President Donald J. Trump to your most serious consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize,” they added.
Ogles, in a separate statement, said “more people are alive today, and there are fewer wars in the world than before” because of Trump’s leadership.
“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. As Christ said, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers.’ President Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize,” Ogles added.
Tuesday’s letter to the Nobel Committee marks the fourth time Trump has been officially nominated for the prize since returning to office.
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Kaitlin Housler is a reporter at The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network. Follow Kaitlin on X / Twitter.
