The Nobel Committee is scheduled to announce on Friday the recipient of its annual Nobel Peace Prize — perhaps the most revered honor among the Nobel awards. For years, Donald Trump has publicly expressed a desire to be recognized with that honor, and now, after a series of recent diplomatic breakthroughs, support for his candidacy has surged. While most experts believe the Committee will not select Trump this year — in large part due to the tight timeline between the peace accord announcements and the imminent Nobel decision — the momentum behind his push is growing. A number of political allies, media commentators, and international supporters are actively campaigning to elevate him among a distinguished roster of contenders who each bring their own contributions to…