Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Meloni Hints at Trump Nobel Nomination
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she hopes to nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he helps end the war in Ukraine.
Meloni and Trump have a good relationship, and she thinks he could make a big difference in bringing peace.
Trump has been very interested in winning the Nobel Peace Prize but hasn't gotten it yet.
He even said that since he didn't get the prize, he doesn't have to focus only on peace anymore.
Trump also started something called the 'Board of Peace' to help solve problems between countries, but Italy can't join because of their laws.
Meloni wants Trump to change the rules so Italy and other countries can help too.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hinted at nominating US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he achieves lasting peace in Ukraine.
Meloni described her ties with Trump as cordial and expressed hope that he could make a difference in achieving a just and lasting peace.
Trump has expressed frustration at not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and no longer feels obliged to think purely of peace.
Trump unveiled his 'Board of Peace' initiative to resolve international conflicts, but Italy faces constitutional issues in joining.
Meloni urged Trump to adjust the framework of the Board of Peace to accommodate Italy and other European countries.
- Who
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, US President Donald Trump
- What
- Meloni's hint at nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize
- When
- January 23, 2026
- Where
- Italy
- Why
- If Trump achieves a just and lasting peace in Ukraine
Trump's Perspective
Nobel Foundation's Perspective
Nobel Peace Prize Eligibility
Trump's Perspective
Trump believes he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize and has expressed frustration at not receiving it.
Nobel Foundation's Perspective
The Nobel Foundation states that the prize cannot be transferred, shared, or symbolically passed on, and must be awarded to those who have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.
- Event
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's press conference
- Date
- January 23, 2026
- Location
- Italy
- Participants
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, US President Donald Trump
- Nobel Peace Prize
- Meloni hopes to nominate Trump if he achieves lasting peace in Ukraine
- Trump's Reaction
- Trump no longer feels obliged to think purely of peace after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize
- Board of Peace
- Trump's initiative to resolve international conflicts, with Italy facing constitutional issues in joining
