Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., has officially nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Issa made the announcement on social media, declaring that “no one deserves it more.” His decision has sparked a fresh wave of debate over Trump’s impact on global diplomacy.

Issa later expanded on his reasoning, saying, “Not since Ronald Reagan has an American president better represented the national resolve of peace through strength or the fundamental case for a world without war.”

He pointed out that Trump’s 2024 election victory alone had already begun influencing diplomatic relations before he even took office.

This is not the first time Trump has been put forward for the prestigious award. Rep. Claudia Tenney previously nominated him for his role in brokering the Abraham Accords, the historic Middle East peace agreements. In 2024, she also backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, arguing their leadership contributed to greater global stability.

Trump’s nomination follows a long history of U.S. presidents receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Barack Obama won the award in 2009, just months into his first term, a decision that drew both praise and criticism. Issa hopes the Nobel Committee will recognize Trump’s contributions in the same way.

While Trump’s nomination excites his supporters, critics argue that his foreign policy record is divisive. The Nobel Committee will announce its final decision later this year, but for now, the debate over Trump’s legacy in global peace efforts continues to intensify.