Trump says he is no longer interested in the Nobel Peace Prize

TNC Desk

Published: March 14, 2026, 10:56 PM

In a major U-turn, US President Donald Trump has declared he is no longer interested in the Nobel Peace Prize, dismissing questions on whether recent military actions against Iran might impact his chances for the prestigious honor.

Trump says he is no longer interested in the Nobel Peace Prize

US President Donald Trump says he is not interested in winning the Nobel Peace Prize, marking a clear change from months of comments in which he repeatedly argued that he deserved the honour.

In a phone interview with the Washington Examiner on Thursday, Trump brushed aside questions about whether US military action against Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, could help his chances with the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

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