Donald Trump has responded to losing the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan activist Mar\u00eda Corina Machado. Instead of a personal statement, he used his Truth Social platform to repost a video featuring Russian President Vladimir Putin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the video, Putin criticizes the Nobel Committee, claiming it awards \u201cprizes to undeserving folk\u201d and that this practice has damaged the award\u2019s credibility. Trump accompanied the repost with a simple message: \u201cThank you to President Putin.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to analysts and former officials, Trump\u2019s desire for the prize is largely driven by a longstanding rivalry. It is widely believed he sought the award because his predecessor, Barack Obama, won it in 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Bolton, Trump\u2019s former National Security Adviser, suggested Trump felt that if Obama could win the prize \u201cfor not doing anything,\u201d then he should receive it as well. This perspective highlights a personal motivation behind Trump\u2019s pursuit of the honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Nobel Committee chairman, J\u00f8rgen Watne Frydnes, addressed the public pressure surrounding Trump\u2019s candidacy. He affirmed that the committee\u2019s decision was based solely on the criteria in Alfred Nobel\u2019s will, ignoring external campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite being nominated by several countries for his role in various international conflicts, Trump was ultimately not selected. The prize was awarded to Machado for her courageous work promoting democracy in Venezuela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This outcome ends Trump\u2019s public quest for the Nobel Peace Prize, a goal that appears to have been deeply personal and rooted in a desire to match the achievements of a political rival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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