Trump Claims Nobel Peace Prize Winner Reached Out Without Requesting Call
Breaking Reaction: Trump Responds to Nobel Peace Prize Outcome
Trump’s Reaction to Nobel Peace Prize Results
In Washington, US President Donald Trump expressed his reactions after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize this year. The award went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, whom Trump claims to have supported extensively. Trump told reporters at the White House that Machado called him to say she accepted the prize “in honor” of him.
Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize Achievement
Maria Corina Machado was honored with the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her dedication to promoting democratic rights in Venezuela and her efforts toward a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised Machado as a “brave and committed champion of peace.” They emphasized that democracy is essential for lasting peace, highlighting the global rise in authoritarian regimes threatening democratic values.
US Peace Efforts Highlighted by Trump
President Trump expressed his expectations of being a Nobel laureate, citing his endeavors to resolve conflicts globally. He pointed out the wars he claimed to have ended, including tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Kosovo and Serbia, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, as well as Rwanda and the Congo. Trump linked these efforts to his work in the broader context of international peace-making, including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
International Support for Trump’s Nobel Candidacy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also voiced support for Trump’s Nobel prospects. He publicly endorsed Trump by posting on social media, urging the Nobel Committee to recognize Trump’s efforts in pacifying global conflicts.
The Committee’s Perspective on Democracy and Peace
The Nobel Committee underscored the critical role of democracy in achieving peace. They noted the troubling trend of authoritarianism worldwide and reiterated Machado’s significant impact on Venezuela’s political landscape. The Committee described Machado as meeting all necessary criteria outlined in Alfred Nobel’s will for a Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
Conclusion: Machado as a Symbol of Hope
The Committee hailed Maria Corina Machado as an embodiment of hope for a future where human rights are safeguarded, and democratic voices are strengthened. Machado’s work is seen as a testament to how democratic principles can lead to lasting peace.
