Alabama GOP Urges Support for Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

August 4, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party State Executive Committee unanimously passed a resolution Saturday calling on Republican elected officials across the state to formally support former President Donald J. Trump's nomination for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

The resolution, sponsored by former State Representative Perry Hooper Jr., praises Trump's recent diplomatic interventions that helped avert multiple international conflicts. It urges party leaders to recognize what it calls "historic achievements in global peacekeeping" and to join efforts to nominate Trump for the prestigious award.

"President Trump didn't just talk about peace-he delivered it," Hooper said. "He brought adversaries to the table and held them accountable. That's what true leadership looks like, and it's exactly what the Nobel Peace Prize was created to honor".

🕊️ Key Diplomatic Achievements Cited

The resolution highlights several 2025 foreign policy milestones attributed to Trump's leadership, including:

- Iran–Israel Ceasefire (June 24, 2025): Trump reportedly brokered a phased stand-down between the two longtime adversaries, preventing escalation in the Middle East without deploying U.S. combat forces.

- India–Pakistan Truce (May 10, 2025): Trump intervened in a rapidly escalating border conflict between two nuclear powers, leading to renewed diplomatic talks.

- Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire (July 2025): Trump's involvement helped end a five-day border war, prompting Cambodian officials to announce plans to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.

- DR Congo–Rwanda Peace Agreement (June 27, 2025): Trump's administration facilitated a deal ending months of hostilities in central Africa.

- U.S.–Houthi Ceasefire in Yemen (May–July 2025): A temporary halt to attacks in the Red Sea region was achieved without concessions to militant demands.

🗳️ Political Momentum Builds

The Alabama GOP's resolution is part of a broader campaign led by Hooper to encourage similar endorsements from Republican executive committees nationwide. The goal is to build unified party support for Trump's nomination ahead of the 2026 Nobel selection process.

The resolution also reflects growing enthusiasm among Trump's supporters, who view his recent diplomatic efforts as evidence of "peace through strength"-a hallmark of his foreign policy approach.

While critics argue that the Nobel Peace Prize should remain apolitical and based on long-term humanitarian impact, supporters say Trump's actions have directly prevented war and saved lives.

📜 What's Next?

The resolution does not carry legal weight but signals strong grassroots and institutional support within Alabama's Republican leadership. Whether Trump will be officially nominated by a qualified entity remains to be seen, but the momentum from state-level endorsements could influence the broader conversation.