Key Facts
• August 10, 2025: Cambodian monks marched in Phnom Penh supporting Trump’s Nobel nomination.
• Prime Minister Hun Manet nominated Trump for mediating Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire.
• 70,000 monks pledged full support for Hun Manet’s nomination of Trump.
• Monks carried placards reading “Thank you, President Trump” during the march.
• A statement supporting Trump’s nomination was read outside the U.S. Embassy.
• Calls for ceasefire adherence and release of 18 Cambodian soldiers detained in Thailand.
• Israel and Pakistan also expressed intentions to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
• July 2025: Trump reportedly told Norway’s finance minister he deserved the Nobel Prize.
Summary
On August 10, 2025, Cambodian monks held a large-scale march in Phnom Penh to support U.S. President Donald Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. Prime Minister Hun Manet nominated Trump for his role in mediating a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. During the march, monks displayed signs thanking Trump and read a statement outside the U.S. Embassy endorsing his nomination. The event also highlighted calls for adherence to the ceasefire and the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers detained in Thailand. Beyond Cambodia, Israel and Pakistan have also shown interest in nominating Trump for the prestigious award. In July 2025, Trump reportedly told Norway’s finance minister that his efforts for global peace made him deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize.
