Arab Lawyers Condemn Potential Trump Nobel Peace Prize Nomination as a Disgrace
A coalition of legal professionals from various Arab countries has strongly opposed the reported possibility of U.S. President Donald Trump being nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, labeling the move as a “disgrace” and an affront to the award’s core values. The group, known as the Arab Legal Committee for the Prosecution of War Criminals in the Zionist Entity, is led by Moroccan lawyer Khalid Sefiani. The letter, addressed directly to the Nobel Committee, urges the organization to reject any such nomination.
The signatories of the letter include prominent lawyers and legal figures from Morocco, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Algeria, Iraq, and Libya. They argue that Trump’s actions and policies contradict the principles that the Nobel Peace Prize was intended to uphold. According to the letter, the award should be reserved for individuals who actively defend human rights and international law, not those who support armed conflicts or incite violence.
Accusations Against Trump
The lawyers accuse Trump of being complicit in crimes against humanity, particularly in relation to his administration's unwavering support for Israel. They claim that he has backed authoritarian regimes, undermined international institutions, and shielded war criminals from accountability. Additionally, they point to Trump’s use of the U.S. veto at the United Nations Security Council to block resolutions aimed at stopping military action against civilians.
The letter also criticizes Trump for allegedly interfering with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and imposing sanctions on its judges after they pursued investigations into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The legal experts argue that Trump promotes war, profits from it, and emboldens military powers to target vulnerable populations, including women, children, and the elderly.
Domestic and International Criticisms
In addition to their international criticisms, the lawyers highlight Trump’s controversial domestic record. This includes his stance on immigration, the construction of a border wall, and the 34 felony counts he was convicted of in New York earlier this year related to document fraud and election interference.
The Arab legal group urges the Nobel Committee to maintain the integrity of the prize and resist political pressures that seek to “whitewash the image” of what they describe as a “major arms dealer” and “war advocate.” Instead, they suggest that the committee consider nominees who have demonstrated a genuine commitment to peace, such as Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, and institutions like the ICC.
Historical Context and Ongoing Controversies
The letter comes amid ongoing debates about the credibility of the Nobel Peace Prize. Past recipients, such as Henry Kissinger, former Israeli leaders Menachem Begin and Shimon Peres, and former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, have faced criticism from human rights groups for their roles in conflict and repression.
The Arab legal coalition concludes its appeal with a direct message to the Nobel Committee: “You carry the responsibility of upholding the credibility and dignity of this honor. Do not let it be tarnished by honoring a man whose legacy contradicts everything the prize stands for.”
It is important to note that no official nomination of Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been confirmed by the Nobel Committee, which typically does not comment on individual nominations.