Malta Backs Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, Stirring Global Debate
Malta’s foreign minister nominates Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, drawing support from Netanyahu and Ukrainian lawmakers ahead of Friday’s Oslo announcement.
Washington, October 9 EST: The diplomatic world got a surprise on Thursday when Malta’s Foreign Minister Ian Borg said he had nominated Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Borg credited Trump for helping “broker peace” between Armenia and Azerbaijan and for pushing for calm in the Middle East.
The news spread fast. Within hours, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed the idea, saying Trump “deserves it” for his role in arranging a ceasefire and hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas earlier this year. What started as a small-country announcement quickly became a global debate.
Malta Steps Into the Spotlight
Malta rarely dominates international headlines, but Borg’s move changed that. Speaking in Valletta, he said Trump’s diplomacy “deserves recognition.” Some saw the move as bold; others called it political.
Trump’s team quickly reacted. His campaign praised Borg’s “courage” and said the nomination showed “the world understands peace through strength.”
Ukraine Voices Its Support
In Kyiv, a group of Ukrainian lawmakers also moved to nominate Trump. As Reuters reported, they said it was a gesture of “strategic gratitude” for his proposed plan to end the war with Russia through mediated talks.
The motion may not lead anywhere, but it sent a message: Ukraine sees Trump as someone it might work with again. Whether that view is practical or political depends on who you ask.
The Nobel Committee Keeps Silent
The Norwegian Nobel Committee, as always, has stayed silent. It never comments on nominations and won’t confirm any names. Still, all eyes are on Oslo, where the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner will be announced Friday, October 10 at 11 a.m. CEST, according to NobelPrize.org.
As The Washington Post pointed out, the committee doesn’t like loud campaigns. Trump’s public push for the prize including speeches and social media posts could actually hurt his chances.
The committee tends to reward quiet, long-term peace work. Trump’s style is the opposite. One European diplomat told reporters this week, “The Nobel Committee likes humility. That’s not Trump’s brand.”
Trump’s Record Draws Mixed Views
Trump’s supporters point to real results. The Armenia–Azerbaijan peace deal signed last year did end years of fighting. His allies say that happened because Trump pushed both sides to agree.
His critics see it differently. They argue the deal was more about appearances than lasting peace. “Short-term calm, long-term uncertainty,” said one analyst in Brussels.
Trump often cites the Abraham Accords, the 2020 agreements that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states. He calls them “historic peace deals” and says they prove he’s earned the Nobel.
Politics in the Background
The timing of Borg’s nomination raised eyebrows. It came just as Trump ramped up his 2025 campaign schedule, making the Nobel conversation part of his comeback story.
Critics in Washington say the nomination is political theater, meant to paint Trump as a global statesman before the next election cycle. But some diplomats think Malta and other small nations are being pragmatic. “It’s about alignment,” one EU policy expert told Reuters. “Countries are reading the room and planning for the future.”
For Ukraine, the motivation might be similar keeping ties open with a possible future U.S. administration.
Waiting for the Decision
The Nobel announcement comes Friday from Oslo, and speculation is everywhere. The committee has reportedly been under pressure to honor peace activists or humanitarian workers this year.
But the Nobel Committee is known for surprises. Barack Obama’s 2009 award stunned observers. If Trump’s name is called tomorrow, it would be even more shocking and instantly divisive.
Whether he wins or not, Trump has once again managed to center himself in a global conversation. For his supporters, it’s proof of influence. For his critics, it’s proof that he never stops campaigning.
Either way, the world will be watching Oslo on Friday morning.
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