Several moved from praise to action. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna issued a formal letter urging the Nobel Committee to recognize the results, and Rep. Claudia Tenney — who has nominated Trump twice — said her current nomination is live and urged the Committee to “do what’s right.”

Momentum widened as Rep. Andy Biggs highlighted the push, the House Foreign Affairs GOP called for action “NOW,” and Rep. Randy Fine argued that a prize would not be enough, even suggesting the country consider repealing the 22nd Amendment if every living hostage returns and lasting stability is secured, adding, “There will never be another one like him.”