A group of 70,000 Cambodian Buddhist monks conducted a peaceful march to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Some of the monks broke their vows of silence to discuss the reason for their nomination.
On July 28, 2025, Thailand and Cambodia ended their five-day war over territorial disputes. Although neither country officially declared war, the conflict displaced over 131,000 people in Thailand and 4,000 in Cambodia. At least 32 people had lost their lives as of July 26, according to the Associated Press. Critics claim Trump does not deserve the nomination, as there was no official war to end.
Trump’s full post to Truth Social:
"Just spoke to the Prime Minister of Cambodia relative to stopping the War with Thailand. I am calling the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, right now, to likewise request a Ceasefire, and END to the War, which is currently raging. We happen to be, by coincidence, currently dealing on Trade with both Countries, but do not want to make any Deal, with either Country, if they are fighting — And I have told them so! The call with Thailand is being made momentarily. The call with Cambodia has ended, but expect to call back regarding War stoppage and Ceasefire based on what Thailand has to say. I am trying to simplify a complex situation! Many people are being killed in this War, but it very much reminds me of the Conflict between Pakistan and India, which was brought to a successful halt."
On July 26, 2025, Donald Trump publicly posted on social media that he was speaking with leaders from both nations to “request a Ceasefire, and END to the War, which is currently raging.” Trump immediately halted trade deals with Cambodia and Thailand at a time when both nations were looking at a possibly 36% tariff hike.
Cambodia’s prime minister, Hun Manet, and Thailand’s acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, both thanked Donald Trump after announcing the ceasefire. Hun Manet posted a letter to Facebook, in which he took the time to thank the US president for restoring peace in the region. The prime minister also declared that Trump should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for ending what could have been an extremely deadly conflict.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee would likely not select Donald Trump for the award, but there are tens of thousands of people in Asia who adamantly believe he deserves recognition.
