Soon after the Nobel announcement, the White House issued a statement expressing disappointment that Trump was not chosen for the award. (Photo: Social Media)
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote democracy and peaceful political transition in Venezuela. The announcement came from the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday. The decision drew a sharp reaction from the White House, which said that US President Donald Trump will “continue to make peace deals, end wars, and save lives.”
Soon after the Nobel announcement, the White House issued a statement expressing disappointment that Trump was not chosen for the award.
“President Trump will continue making peace deals, ending wars, and saving lives. He has the heart of a humanitarian, and there will never be anyone like him who can move mountains with the sheer force of his will,” the White House Director of Communications wrote on X.
In another statement, the White House appeared to criticize the Nobel Committee, saying, “Once again, the Nobel Committee has proved they place politics over peace.”
Trump has long claimed credit for ending multiple conflicts around the world and had recently announced a ceasefire and hostage deal to end the war in Gaza. The US President has not yet directly commented on the Nobel result but shared three videos on Truth Social showing his supporters celebrating the Gaza deal.
The Nobel Committee selected Maria Corina Machado “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.”
Machado, a prominent opposition leader and founder of the political party Vente Venezuela, has been at the forefront of the fight against authoritarian rule in her country. She has continued to advocate for free elections, human rights, and peaceful reform, even while facing political bans and personal threats.
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 carries a reward of 11 million Swedish kronor (approximately $1.2 million). The Oslo-based Norwegian Nobel Committee said Machado’s recognition sends a strong message in support of democratic movements worldwide, especially as more nations face political suppression.
This year’s decision also marks a significant moment in global politics, coming amid growing debates about democracy, freedom, and leadership.
While Trump’s supporters expressed frustration over the Nobel Committee’s choice, the award highlights Machado’s resilience and her efforts to bring democracy back to Venezuela. As the world reacts, both leaders — one celebrated for peace and another still seeking recognition — remain central figures in the ongoing global conversation about leadership and change.
