Norwegian politicians nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after historic North Korea summit
- Norwegian politicians have nominated President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
- He was tipped for the award following the historic summit he had with North Korea’s leader in Singapore
- Should Trump will the prize, he would join his predecessor, Barack Obama, as a recipient of the honour
Norwegian politicians have reportedly nominated the United States’ president, Donald Trump, for the Nobel Peace Prize following his historic Singapore meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to discuss nuclear disarmament.
The UK Independent reports that the nomination came from two members of Norway’s Progress Party, which is the third largest political party in the country.
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“What’s going on now is historic,” Progress Party member Per-Willy Amundsen said.
“A process is underway to ensure world peace in the future. It’s a fragile process, but we must, of course, do what we can to help this process bring good results."
Legit.ng notes that the nomination missed this years’ deadline for the prize, so Trump’s nomination would only make him eligible for the award next year.
A record 330 people were reportedly nominated for the 2018 award.
The prize which is one of the most prestigious honours in the world is open to leaders, academics, and researchers anywhere in the world.
Trump’s nomination places him alongside other prominent nominees in the past, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, and former Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
Recall, however, that this is not the first time that people have indicated Trump should receive the Norwegian Nobel Peace Prize for his work with North Korea.
The president of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, and Republicans in Congress have also said they think the US president should be considered.
If President Trump eventually wins, he would join his predecessor, Barack Obama, as a recipient of the honour.
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Legit.ng previously reported that Trump was in Singapore between Monday, June 11, and Tuesday, June 12 where he became the first sitting US president to meet with Kim or anybody in his family, which has ruled over North Korea for decades.
The two countries parted way after a day of negotiations there, and Trump has touted those efforts and a joint statement they produced as showing his deal-making abilities and diplomatic prowess.
However, observers have reportedly argued that the outcome of the negotiations display Trump’s fondness for showmanship more than they show his ability to strike tough, unprecedented deals with international leaders.
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