The announcement of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize sent apparent shockwaves through political circles and social media, especially in the United States, as President Donald Trump failed to receive a Nobel Peace . Maria Corina Machado was awarded 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for Venezuelan Democracy Advocacy. What had been advertised by his most staunch supporters as a “sure shot victory” turned into an “Aw…” moment for his loyal base followed by a flood of memes, jokes, and online trolling.
Supporters Campaigned for Trump’s “Peace Legacy”
For weeks leading up to the Nobel Committee’s decision, Trump’s supporters had waged an online campaign celebrating what they called his “unmatched peace efforts.” Hashtags like *#TrumpForNobel* and *#PeaceThroughStrength* trended on X (formerly Twitter) and Truth Social, with users highlighting his role in shaping Middle East diplomacy, preventing further global conflicts, and promoting talks between warring factions during his presidency. Check these tweets:
🚨 Barack Obama dropped 26,171 bombs in a single year on Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, and Pakistan without Congressional Approval
• Donald Trump ended 8 Wars in a Single Year
Guess which one received the Nobel Peace Prize? pic.twitter.com/YnHlWixDUU
— Alec Lace (@AlecLace) October 9, 2025
In just 9 months, President Trump has stopped the following Wars:
– India and Pakistan
– Israel and Iran
– Rwanda and D.R. Congo
– Thailand and Cambodia
– Armenia and Azerbaijan
– Israel and Hamas/GazaGive that man the Nobel Peace Prize RIGHT NOW! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/6xOSX4UWdX
— Cillian (@CilComLFC) October 8, 2025
BREAKING MASSIVE 🚨 PRESIDENT TRUMP JUST BROKERED THE MOST IMPOSSIBLE PEACE DEAL THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN. AMEN 🙏
NOBODY THOUGHT THIS WAS POSSIBLE
GIVE TRUMP THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE pic.twitter.com/0hYOyZbHfJ
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) October 8, 2025
Prominent Republican figures, including some 2024 campaign allies, argued that Trump’s initiatives, particularly his administration’s role in the Abraham Accords between Israel and several Arab nations, merited recognition on the global stage. Supporters even contrasted his record with previous Democratic presidents who won the Nobel Peace Prize, suggesting Trump’s foreign policy achievements were more tangible and result-driven.
Some conservative commentators framed a Nobel win as “the overdue acknowledgment of American strength restoring global peace,” portraying Trump as a victim of global elitist politics if left unrewarded. Expectations rose further after rumors circulated that several European lawmakers had nominated him formally for the prize.
Trolls Erupt with Memes After the Snub
When the Nobel Committee instead honoured a human rights coalition working on conflict reconciliation, the reaction online was instant and explosive. Within minutes, social media feeds were flooded with memes, GIFs, and sarcastic posts mocking Trump’s loss. Some users joked that “Trump didn’t get peace because he’s been too busy declaring war—on everyone,” while others circulated edited images of him holding a fake Nobel diploma with the caption “dreams shattered.” check out these tweets with insane memes:
Doland Trump upon seeing he’s not the Nobel Peace Prize winner 😂 pic.twitter.com/QjBZjNzhVp
— maithun (@Being_Humor) October 10, 2025
#NobelPeacePrize
*Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Maria Corina Machado*Donald Trump right now : pic.twitter.com/s9HjoN8V0V
— Aditya (@adityacasm_) October 10, 2025
No Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/m7E85UFsaq
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) October 10, 2025
Khaap Nobel peace prize to Donald Trump 😂😂🤣#NobelPeacePrize pic.twitter.com/TfnQvnnNfB
— Saffron Chargers (@SaffronChargers) October 10, 2025
When Donald Trump doesn’t win Nobel Peace Prize
Modi, Jinping and Putin: pic.twitter.com/4qSrtSOxXM
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 10, 2025
Donald Trump to Nobel peace prize comittee 😂 #NobelPeacePrizepic.twitter.com/jH3iHDqgli
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) October 10, 2025
President Donald trump did not get the Nobel Peace Prize because he was nominated by terror sponsor Pakistan.🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/Oho5aH4L9I
— SK Chakraborty (@sanjoychakra) October 10, 2025
🚨BREAKING: The winner of this years’ Nobel Peace Prize award IS…
…NOT trump, hahaha, suck it, MAGA!!!🤣
Congratulations to Venezuela’s opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado! pic.twitter.com/25P5XX4Bdu
— BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) October 10, 2025
HOLY CRAP:
Candace Owens just SHREDDED Donald Trump for wanting a Nobel Peace Prize for helping Israel destroy Gaza.
She says Israel has committed an “ethnic cleansing,” and a “real holocaust” in Gaza by mass murdering children.
The world is waking up to the evils of Zionism. pic.twitter.com/Rk5bwzoSoc
— Evan Kilgore 🇺🇸 (@EvanAKilgore) October 9, 2025
Comedians joined the party, calling it “the quietest day on Truth Social in months.” Even neutral observers noted that the meme-fest displayed the polarised state of U.S. political culture. Supporters called the committee biased, accusing it of snubbing Trump for ideological reasons, while his critics saw poetic justice in the outcome.
The Symbolism and the Setback
Though Trump remains undeterred and continues to eye a ceasefire credit comeback, the failed Nobel bid dented his supporters’ narrative of global validation. Political analysts say the episode highlights Trump’s continued capability to dominate public discourse, even when losing. As one meme put it succinctly: “He didn’t win peace, but he surely won attention.” Either way, this sure shot “Aw…” moment turned into both a collective sigh and a viral spectacle, displaying how in the age of memes, even global awards become battlegrounds in America’s and global culture wars.
