Trump snubbed as María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Donald Trump has long asserted he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, but the 2025 award was given to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. This decision places Trump’s diplomatic claims in direct contrast with recognized democratic advocacy.
Trump has repeatedly stated his belief that he earned the prize, citing his role in ending conflicts. He previously lamented, “They will never give me a Nobel Peace Prize. I deserve it,” highlighting his perceived diplomatic achievements.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the prize to Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela. They recognized her struggle to achieve a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
Machado, an engineer-turned-politician, has become a symbol of resistance. She continues her advocacy despite being banned from office and facing significant personal risk from the Maduro government.
Trump continues to promote his foreign policy efforts, recently announcing a breakthrough in a Middle East peace plan. However, analysts note the deal is fragile, with military actions continuing despite the announced agreement.
The outcome creates a clear contrast: the prize honored grassroots democratic resilience over high-level, and potentially tenuous, diplomatic negotiations. Machado’s win provides her movement with significant international recognition.
The world now watches for Trump’s reaction. His response will reveal whether he meets this diplomatic snub with humility, outrage, or strategic political maneuvering.
