Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Fact Check: Nobel Peace Prize Disqualification Hoax
A fake news story claimed Donald Trump was banned from the Nobel Peace Prize.
This was a hoax, as the Nobel committee does not announce permanent disqualifications.
The fake story pretended to be an Associated Press release.
Trump remains eligible for the award, even though experts believe he has a low chance of winning.
The committee picks the winner, and doesn't give the public information until announcements are made.
A false press release claimed Trump was permanently disqualified from the Nobel Peace Prize.
The release cited Trump's UN speech and a decision to rename the US Department of Defense.
The viral post appeared to be from the Associated Press.
The Nobel Committee does not issue 'permanent disqualifications'.
Experts say Trump's chances of winning are low.
- Who
- Nobel Prize committee
- What
- Disqualification of Donald Trump from the Nobel Peace Prize
- When
- September 2025 (hoax claims)
- Where
- Oslo, Norway (Nobel committee)
- Why
- To debunk a false claim about Trump's eligibility for the Nobel Prize.
Trump supporters
Fact checkers
Trump's Eligibility
Trump supporters
Potentially believing Trump deserves the award due to his actions
Fact checkers
Trump remains eligible, but unlikely to win due to his actions and lobbying efforts.
- Claim
- Donald Trump permanently disqualified from Nobel Peace Prize
- Status
- False
- Source of Hoax
- Fake AP press release
- Real AP Alerts
- Avoid editorialized language
- Official Comment
- The Nobel committee does not work in the manner described.
