The White House has voiced strong disapproval following the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded to Venezuelan pro-democracy activist María Corina Machado instead of former President Donald Trump. A spokesperson for the White House criticized the Nobel Committee’s decision, stating, “Once again, the Nobel Committee has proved they place politics over peace.” The statement emphasized that the President “will continue to make peace deals, end wars, and save lives.” Machado was recognized for her extensive efforts to advance democratic rights in Venezuela and advocate for a peaceful transition from authoritarian rule. The Norwegian Nobel Committee lauded her as a “brave and committed champion of peace,” highlighting her role in sustaining democratic ideals against encroaching authoritarianism. The committee also drew parallels between Venezuela’s situation and global trends of declining democratic freedoms, noting the rise of authoritarianism and the manipulation of electoral processes worldwide.
