María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, dedicates her award to President Trump for his unwavering support of Venezuela’s fight for democracy and freedom.
In a surprising turn of events, María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Venezuelan opposition leader, has dedicated her prestigious award to former President Donald Trump. The announcement follows the revelation of her winning the Nobel Prize for her tireless efforts to bring democracy and freedom to Venezuela, a nation still grappling with the dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro.
Machado, 58, has been a prominent figure in the fight to liberate Venezuela from poverty and oppression. She was recognized for her leadership in advocating for democratic reforms and confronting the brutal regime in power. While many expected former President Trump to win this year’s award, Machado’s victory came as a surprise to some, especially after Trump’s vocal campaign for the honor.
Following Machado’s win, Trump responded by stating that she had called him personally to express her gratitude for his support. “The person who actually got the Nobel Prize called today, called me, and said ‘I’m accepting this in honor of you, because you really deserved it.’ A really nice thing to do,” Trump said in a statement. He jokingly added, “I didn’t say, ‘Then give it to me.'”
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Despite not winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Trump was vocal about his role in brokering peace deals and his efforts to save lives, mentioning his peace agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza as one of his notable accomplishments. The White House had also made it clear that they believed politics played a major role in this year’s decision, criticizing the Nobel Committee for its choice.
However, Machado’s gesture of dedicating the prize to Trump was clear. In a heartfelt message on social media, she acknowledged his vital support in her country’s struggle. “This recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to conclude our task: to conquer Freedom,” Machado wrote. “We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we count on President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of Latin America, and the democratic nations of the world as our principal allies to achieve Freedom and democracy.”
She continued, “I dedicate this prize to the suffering people of Venezuela and to President Trump for his decisive support of our cause!”
'HE DESERVES IT': 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Corina Machado tells @foxandfriends why she's dedicating her honor to President Trump, praising his "clear and courageous" actions to dismantle criminal structures.
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Machado’s admiration for Trump has been evident in the past. She has long supported his actions against Venezuela’s oppressive regime and its ties to international criminal networks, including drug trafficking. In recent months, after reports of a U.S. strike eliminating key members of the Tren de Aragua drug cartel, Machado expressed her gratitude for Trump’s administration’s decisive action in targeting those responsible for Venezuela’s narco-terrorism.
Her win was largely attributed to her ongoing efforts to promote democratic rights and her role in advocating for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela. Joergen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, stated that Machado’s dedication to achieving a just and peaceful transition in her country was a key reason for her recognition.
While Trump’s supporters may feel disappointed by his exclusion from the Nobel Peace Prize race, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has long been familiar with intense lobbying and campaigns. Frydnes explained that the Nobel Peace Prize process is influenced by many factors, and each year, thousands of recommendations are made, reflecting the diverse perspectives on what constitutes peace.
