Here’s what conservatives need to know.
A shocking new poll reveals that most Americans don’t believe President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, even after his historic record of tough foreign policy and groundbreaking peace deals.
According to a Washington Post-Ipsos survey, conducted between September 11–15, a staggering 76% of Americans say Trump does not deserve the award, while only 22% believe he does.
This comes despite Trump being nominated multiple times for his work securing peace in the Middle East, pushing for U.S. energy independence, and standing up to global adversaries like Russia, Iran, and China.
Trump Faces Hostile Media, Declining Poll Numbers
The poll arrives at a time when President Trump is battling relentless attacks from the media and political opponents.
- A YouGov/Economist poll shows his approval rating at 39%, with 57% disapproving.
- Just last week, his approval was slightly higher at 41%, with 54% disapproving.
- Newsweek’s tracker now places Trump’s net approval rating at -10 points, continuing a slow decline.
Critics blame this dip on ongoing international crises:
- 60% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- 58% disapprove of his approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.
However, Trump’s base remains loyal, especially conservatives who see him as America’s strongest voice on foreign policy and the only leader willing to stand up to Vladimir Putin and radical Islamic terrorism.
Partisan Divide: Republicans vs. Democrats
The Nobel Prize debate is sharply divided along party lines:
- 49% of Republicans believe Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Among independents, only 14% agree.
- Just 3% of Democrats support the idea.
The skepticism isn’t new. Even Barack Obama’s 2009 Nobel Prize remains controversial, with 54% of Americans now saying he didn’t deserve it either.
Trump has frequently mocked Obama’s award, famously telling a rally crowd:
“When Obama got it, he didn’t even know why he got it.”
Trump’s Frustration: ‘No Matter What I Do’
President Trump has pursued the Nobel Peace Prize for years, highlighting his administration’s historic foreign policy victories.
At the UN General Assembly, Trump warned Russia of “a very strong round of powerful tariffs” if Putin refuses to negotiate peace in Ukraine.
On Truth Social, Trump vented his frustration:
“No, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do, including Russia/Ukraine and Israel/Iran. But the people know, and that’s all that matters to me.”
Trump also cited his administration’s success in:
- Stopping conflict between Serbia and Kosovo
- Maintaining peace between Egypt and Ethiopia
- Helping broker a deal between Congo and Rwanda
A Nobel Committee With Globalist Bias?
The Nobel Peace Prize is decided by a five-member Norwegian committee. Several members have publicly criticized Trump, with one claiming he was “dismantling American democracy.”
Despite this hostility, Trump has been nominated repeatedly:
- 2023: Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) for his “historic” Middle East policies.
- 2020: Norwegian lawmaker Christian Tybring-Gjedde for his Korean peace efforts.
- 2021: Swedish MP Laura Huhtasaari and Australian lawmakers for the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab nations.
Yet, instead of Trump, the committee awarded the prize to left-leaning journalists and activists — fueling accusations that the process is politically rigged.
Why Conservatives Care
Trump’s foreign policy record speaks for itself:
- Abraham Accords reshaped the Middle East.
- His “peace through strength” approach deterred rogue regimes like Iran and North Korea.
- Under Trump, America projected strength, unlike the weak, globalist policies of the Obama-Biden era.
Whether or not he wins the Nobel Prize, conservatives argue Trump’s “America First” leadership will stand the test of time.
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner will be announced in October, and millions of Americans will be watching closely.
Bottom Line: Media vs. the People
This poll is not just about Trump — it’s about a deep cultural divide.
For many conservatives, the Nobel Prize has become a symbol of elitism and globalism, rewarding weakness while punishing bold leaders who fight for freedom and sovereignty.
No matter what elites decide in Norway, Trump’s supporters believe history will remember his fight for peace through strength.