Trump Should Try for the Reagan Peace Prize

It's far superior to the Nobel award, which has become almost meaningless.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:51pm

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The op-ed argues that the Nobel Peace Prize has become almost meaningless, having been awarded to U.S. presidents early in their terms, foreign leaders with questionable commitments to peace, and ineffective political dissidents. The author suggests that if President Trump can force Iran and Cuba to adopt peaceful governments that respect their neighbors and populations, he will have earned the far more important Reagan Peace Prize.

Why it matters

The op-ed raises concerns about the credibility and significance of the Nobel Peace Prize, and proposes an alternative award, the Reagan Peace Prize, as a more meaningful recognition for leaders who achieve substantive peace efforts.

The details

The op-ed responds to a previous article that suggested President Trump could win something greater than the Nobel Peace Prize. It argues that the Nobel Prize has become almost meaningless, having been awarded to U.S. presidents early in their terms, foreign leaders with questionable commitments to peace, and ineffective political dissidents. The author suggests that if President Trump can force Iran and Cuba to adopt peaceful governments that respect their neighbors and populations, he will have earned the far more important Reagan Peace Prize.

  • The op-ed was published on March 15, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States.

Joshua Muravchik

The author of a previous op-ed that suggested President Trump could win something greater than the Nobel Peace Prize.

Marcus W. Sisk Jr.

The author of the current op-ed.

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What they’re saying

“The Nobel Peace Prize has become almost meaningless. It has been given to a U.S. president months into office seemingly for his rhetorical record, to foreign leaders with questionable commitments to peace, and to brave but ineffective political dissidents.”

— Marcus W. Sisk Jr.

The takeaway

The op-ed suggests that the Reagan Peace Prize could be a more meaningful and prestigious award than the Nobel Peace Prize, which has become devalued in recent years by questionable selections and lack of substantive impact.