Trump's Reaction to Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Winner
US former President Donald Trump was heartbroken when he did not receive the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The peace prize was given to Venezuelan opposition politician Maria Corina Machado for her efforts in reviving democracy in Venezuela. Trump had something to say about the result during a press briefing at the White House on Friday.
He mentioned that he had spoken to Machado after the announcement. Trump also stated that Machado told him that she was presenting the award on his behalf out of solidarity with Venezuelans. Trump clarified that he never requested her to present the award on his behalf but appreciated the gesture. He also acknowledged her commitment towards supporting Venezuela during its difficult times and promised that he would be supporting her cause even more.
On Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize
Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize by the Norwegian Nobel Committee for her humanitarian fight for democracy and human rights in Venezuela. The committee commended her courage in initiating the fight for peace and political change after she was threatened and went underground for a year.
Machado said she had already pledged the award to Trump because he maintained his support for Venezuelan democracy. She went on to claim that US and Latin American citizens in general rely on Trump's political influence to unify democratic forces throughout the region.
White House Response and Wider Context
It has been argued that the White House was upset with Trump being snubbed by the Nobel Committee. Authorities complained that his role in the achievement of the Gaza ceasefire deserved more attention. The authorities also lamented the Nobel Committee for giving more importance to political agendas than true peace efforts.
The episode has triggered controversy concerning how international political influence contributes towards deciding significant international accolades and how decisions are arrived at with regards to recognition.
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