Chicago – October 10, 2025
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly lost his bid for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, despite months of public campaigning and outspoken confidence in his chances. The Nobel Committee awarded this year’s Peace Prize to humanitarian organizations working in conflict zones, overlooking Trump’s claimed contributions to Middle East peace and global diplomacy.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee instead awarded this year’s Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her courageous efforts to restore democracy and human rights in Venezuela.
The decision sparked a fierce reaction from the White House, which blasted the Nobel Committee for “overlooking historic peace achievements” attributed to Trump. A spokesperson stated that the former president “brought stability to volatile regions and deserved global recognition.”
Political analysts say the committee’s choice of Machado underscores its focus on grassroots democratic movements rather than high-profile political figures. Supporters praise Machado’s recognition as a victory for peaceful resistance, while Trump loyalists accused the committee of bias.
Trump, expectedly frustrated by the outcome, took to social media calling the Nobel Prize “a rigged process,” claiming he had done more “for world peace than anyone alive.”
The Nobel Committee has not responded to the White House’s criticism, stating only that its selection process remains independent and free from political influence.
