US and Israeli lawmakers petition Poland’s Sejm to support Trump’s Nobel nomination; Polish leaders divided on the controversial bid.
Lobbying Initiated
Polish opposition party spokesman Łukasz Michnik revealed that both the US House of Representatives and Israel’s Knesset have submitted a formal request to Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty endorsing Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Czarzasty is expected to announce his decision on Monday.
The proposal includes a drafted letter of support for the US president. Though Czarzasty, leader of New Left, is unlikely to endorse Trump, sources indicate he will consult with parliamentary leaders from Germany and France before responding.
Criticism from Opposition
Members of Poland’s ruling coalition have voiced strong objections. Civic Platform MEP Dariusz Joński and Poland 2050 MP Ewa Szymanowska argued that politicians should not interfere with the Nobel Committee’s decisions and questioned Trump’s suitability.
“I’ve never seen a leader publicly demanding this award,” Joński stated, referencing global unrest. “His actions have nothing to do with peace.” Szymanowska concurred, stating she sees no merits justifying such recognition for Trump.
PiS Leader Defends Trump
Law and Justice club chairman Mariusz Błaszczak countered that Trump has significant achievements in conflict resolution, citing the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement brokered at the White House. He also highlighted US actions against Iranian nuclear facilities and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
When asked about Trump’s recent photo with Vladimir Putin, Błaszczak dismissed criticism as “left-liberal propaganda.”
Nobel Peace Prize Context
Established in 1901 by Norway’s five-member Nobel Committee, the prize honors work toward “fraternity between nations,” disarmament, and peace advocacy. Past laureates include human rights figures like Lech Wałęsa (1983) and political leaders such as Barack Obama (2009), Mikhail Gorbachev (1990), and Yitzhak Rabin (1994).
Trump’s Stance on the Prize
Trump has repeatedly expressed frustration over not winning the award, particularly after last year’s prize went to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who offered her medal to him. In a recent letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Trump cited the committee’s “failure to award me for stopping 8 wars PLUS” as freeing him to prioritize US interests over peace.
