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Leavitt noted that Takaichi made the nomination during a meeting with Trump. The Washington Post, citing a White House official, added that Takaichi handed over documents related to the nomination to Trump during their meeting in Tokyo.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had previously nominated Trump for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in diplomatic talks with North Korea.
On Monday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced his country's intention to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts in resolving tensions with Thailand. Earlier in June, Pakistan's leaders stated it would recommend Trump for the prize for his role in facilitating a peace agreement with India.
In July, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced Trump's nomination. Although Trump did not win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, his supporters claim that his peace deal with Gaza makes him the most suitable candidate for the 2026 award.
source: washingtonpost.com
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had previously nominated Trump for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in diplomatic talks with North Korea.
On Monday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced his country's intention to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts in resolving tensions with Thailand. Earlier in June, Pakistan's leaders stated it would recommend Trump for the prize for his role in facilitating a peace agreement with India.
In July, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced Trump's nomination. Although Trump did not win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, his supporters claim that his peace deal with Gaza makes him the most suitable candidate for the 2026 award.
source: washingtonpost.com