Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again come up empty-handed in his long-running quest for the Nobel Peace Prize, despite months of public campaigning and claims that he “brought peace to the world.”
🏆 The Nobel Committee’s Decision
This year’s prestigious Nobel Peace Prize went to María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader honored for her fight for democracy and human rights in Venezuela.
Trump, who was nominated by several political allies, had hoped his diplomatic work in the Middle East and Korean Peninsula would earn him the recognition.
📢 Trump’s Reaction
After the announcement, Trump’s team wasted no time responding. His campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“The Nobel Committee proved again that politics matters more than peace. President Trump brought stability to regions no one else could.”
Trump himself reposted the message, hinting that the Committee had “snubbed the greatest peace dealmaker of all time.”
⚖️ Why He Didn’t Win
According to political analysts and Nobel observers:
- The Committee rarely rewards self-promotion or lobbying.
- Some of Trump’s “peace achievements” remain unfinished or disputed.
- His nominations reportedly came after the official submission deadline, making them ineligible.
The Nobel Committee emphasized that the award goes to individuals with consistent, long-term dedication to peace, rather than politically motivated campaigns.
🌍 Global Reactions
Reactions have been mixed:
- Supporters called the decision “political bias.”
- Critics said the Committee made the “right call,” praising Machado’s decades-long activism in Venezuela.
- In Norway, some officials voiced concern about potential backlash from Trump’s supporters, who had anticipated a win.
