As calls intensify worldwide for President Donald Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, a prominent Long Island philanthropist is doubling down on his own recognition of Trump’s global leadership. Dr. Harvey Manes, founder of the Manes American Peace Prize, has offered the President a $1 million award in recognition of his efforts to advance global peace.
“President Trump has once again shown the world that peace is possible without endless war,” Dr. Manes said. “From the Abraham Accords to halting Iran’s nuclear ambitions, to ending the hostilities between India and Pakistan, to bringing peace to the Congo, his record stands unmatched in modern diplomacy. We are proud to nominate him for the Manes American Peace Prize—and we urge the Nobel Committee to finally recognize his work as well.”
The Manes Prize, the American counterpart to the Nobel, is awarded to individuals and organizations demonstrating concrete achievements in promoting peace. While the Nobel Peace Prize has long been administered by a Norwegian committee—sometimes criticized for political bias—Dr. Manes insists his foundation focuses solely on results.
“No wars started during Trump’s first term, and now he’s playing a vital role in stopping them during his second,” Manes said, referencing the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which has been widely attributed to Trump’s back-channel diplomacy and precise military deterrence. “That kind of leadership is rare and worthy of global recognition.”
Dr. Manes joins a growing list of international and U.S. leaders calling on the Nobel Committee to award Trump the 2025 Peace Prize, including a recent recommendation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) announced a formal resolution urging the Nobel Committee to recognize Trump’s diplomacy. The resolution highlights a recent precision operation that crippled Iran’s nuclear program without a single casualty and helped secure a ceasefire within 12 days of the conflict erupting.
“President Trump just pulled off what Neo Conservatives and Democrat globalists have failed to do for decades: peace in the Middle East with Iran’s nuclear arsenal decimated—all with no American boots on the ground,” Moreno said. “It’s time for the world to acknowledge this historic moment.” Also stepping forward was Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA), who submitted a formal Nobel Peace Prize nomination letter to the Norwegian committee.
The chorus of support even spans continents. Last week, Pakistani officials formally endorsed Trump for the Nobel Prize following his role in defusing tensions during the 2025 India-Pakistan military standoff—another flashpoint that many feared would escalate into open war.
Dr. Manes, who came of age during the 1960s era of Woodstock and antiwar protests, said Trump’s firm, strategic diplomacy echoes the ideals of peace and pragmatism he’s long championed. “We don’t hand out prizes for intentions. We reward actions that make the world safer,” he said.
The Manes Committee’s reasons for nominating Trump also include:
• The Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco.
• NATO reform, with Trump pressuring European nations to meet their defense commitments, bringing in more than $400 billion in new funding for collective security.
• Panama Canal independence, where Trump challenged Chinese control and reasserted American influence.
• The Monroe Doctrine in action, citing his posture toward Russia and China in the Western Hemisphere.
• Stabilizing the Balkans, via a normalization agreement between Serbia and Kosovo.
• Curbing North Korean aggression through historic engagement with Kim Jong-un.
• Countering Houthi threats by defending Red Sea shipping lanes and protecting international commerce.
A Long Island resident, Dr. Manes built the Peace Prize Foundation from his success as an orthopedic surgeon, attorney, and investor. Past recipients include organizations such as the Guardian Angels, Suffolk Crime Stoppers, and Hope for the Future Ministries.
“The world is a dangerous place,” Dr. Manes said, “but President Trump has repeatedly proven that peace through strength works. While the Nobel Committee may have turned a blind eye in the past, they have a second chance to get it right. If not, America has our own prize—and Trump has already earned it.”