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Evidence confirms Donald Trump repeatedly lobbied for the Nobel Peace Prize during his time in office 5 14. Sources indicate he called a Norwegian minister to inquire about the award and has frequently stated he deserves it 8 9. He has been described as pressing his case for the prize and expressed frustration when he did not win 13 19. This behavior was characterized as conflating nominations with winning and publicly complaining that the selection process was rigged against him 1 7. By early 2026, Trump explicitly cited the committee's decision not to award him the prize as a factor in his foreign policy rhetoric regarding Greenland 2 13.