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Republican supporters have demanded Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump. [File photo]Reuters

Republicans have sought Nobel Peace Prize for US President Donald Trump, claiming he had played a major role in the denuclearization talks between North Korea and South Korea. His supporters demanded the prestigious honor for the president while he was addressing a rally in Michigan, Saturday night, April 28.

Republican supporters took the opportunity to chant "Nobel! Nobel!" while he was addressing the rally. Trump acknowledged their support and said "Nobel. That's very nice, thank you. That's very nice." However, it is not certain whether Trump found the chants funny or if he genuinely liked the idea of getting the prestigious honor, Hindustan Times reported.

If Trump does indeed end up winning the Nobel Peace Prize, then he will become the fifth US president to receive the honor. The other four presidents are Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama.

Along with the US president, even Korean leaders Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in could see themselves among the 329 candidates shortlisted for the prize this year. Out of the 329 candidates, 216 are individuals and 113 are organizations.

It was not just limited to the Republican supporters who have backed the president to win the prestigious prize, even fellow Republican Party members have called for it.

"We are seeing unprecedented progress toward peace, and it's a direct result of President Trump's strong leadership. Following this historic announcement, President Trump should get the Nobel Peace Prize. Our peace through strength strategy is delivering never before seen results," Indiana representative Luke Messer was quoted as saying in an official statement by TOI.

Ever since the Inter-Korean summit took place, there have been speculations on Trump winning the Nobel Peace Prize. This was also reportedly backed by bookies from the United Kingdom who've slashed the odds on him getting the prize, reports HT.

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