President Donald Trump reacted to missing out on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. Trump stated that Machado personally called him to say she was accepting the prestigious award “in his honour” because he deserved it.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Machado confirmed this sentiment in a post on X, dedicating the prize not only to the people of Venezuela but also to “President Trump for his decisive support of our cause!”
Key Points of the Reaction
- Trump’s Claim: Trump told reporters that the Nobel laureate called him to share the gesture, adding cheekily, “I did not say then, ‘Give it to me,’ though.” He stressed that he was happy because he believes he has “saved millions of lives” by “helping her along the way.”
- Machado’s Dedication: Machado, who won for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights” in Venezuela, publicly acknowledged Trump’s support as a major factor.
- White House Criticism: White House spokesperson Steven Cheung criticized the Nobel Committee’s decision, suggesting it prioritized “politics over peace” by not recognizing Trump’s efforts.
- Trump’s Peace Claims: Trump reiterated his long-standing belief that he deserves the prize, citing his claims of brokering eight peace deals, including one between Israel and Gaza and another involving India and Pakistan, a claim India has repeatedly dismissed.
The award represents a setback for Trump, who has actively campaigned for the honour and repeatedly referred to himself as the “president of peace.”
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