OSLO—Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights” and her struggle for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The announcement immediately became a source of social media humor, as it ended the long-running campaign by US President Donald Trump to secure the award. Trump had actively lobbied for the prize, citing credit for mediating ceasefires in conflicts ranging from Israel and Hamas to India and Pakistan.
Online, X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with hilarious memes showing Trump’s imagined disappointment, with many posts mocking his “I want my Nobel” claims. Experts noted that while Trump’s efforts generated buzz, the prize is typically awarded for long-term international cooperation, a standard the Nobel Committee found better embodied by Machado, also known as Venezuela’s “Iron Lady.”
Donald Trump did not win the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, and the internet is having a field day.
The prize was awarded to María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s main opposition leader, recognized for her unwavering commitment to democratic rights. But while Machado’s significant work was highlighted, many on X (Twitter) focused on the former US President’s predictable reaction to missing out on the honor he has openly coveted for years.
Memes and viral posts, featuring edited images of Trump throwing tantrums and captions like “Trump right now,” flooded the platform instantly. Despite actively campaigning and claiming credit for resolving numerous international conflicts (like the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and tensions between India and Pakistan), Trump’s high-profile efforts were met with skepticism, and he was ultimately passed over, leading to a fresh wave of “internet gold” that is rapidly circulating online.
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