Donald Trump's Odds of Winning 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Surge
Donald Trump has emerged as a leading contender for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize according to British bookmaker William Hill, which cites his administration's reported peace deals during his second term. Though not officially confirmed as a nominee, Trump is priced at 3/1 for the award, reflecting a 25 percent chance, down from higher odds earlier in his term. The 2025 prize went to Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado, who later offered her award to Trump during a White House visit.
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By Peter AitkenPolitics Weekend EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.President Donald Trump may have stronger odds of winning the upcoming Nobel Peace Prize, according to British betting company William Hill, which has declared Trump the favorite for the prize following his snub in 2025. "Although the Norwegian Nobel Committee have not confirmed that Donald Trump is among the 287 candidates for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, we make Trump the leading contender to take this year’s award," the company said.
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