Jorgen Watne Frydnes
Nobel Committee Chair Demands Venezuela's Maduro Accept Election Defeat and Resign
Dec 11, 2025 02:48 am CST
At the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, committee chairman Jorgen Watne Frydnes publicly called for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to accept his electoral defeat and step down, as opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was honored with the prestigious award in absentia, represented by her daughter while she remains in hiding.
Trump Thanks Putin For Recognition After Nobel Peace Prize Controversy
Oct 11, 2025 10:41 pm CST
US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Vladimir Putin for acknowledging his efforts in resolving global conflicts following his Nobel Peace Prize disappointment. While Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado received the award, Putin questioned previous Nobel decisions and praised Trump's genuine attempts to address long-standing international crises, particularly regarding Ukraine.
Nobel Prize Committee Defends Selection Process Amid White House Criticism Over 2025 Peace Prize Decision
Oct 11, 2025 01:54 pm CST
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has firmly responded to criticism from the White House after awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado instead of former US President Donald Trump. Committee chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes emphasized that decisions are based solely on Alfred Nobel's will and genuine peace-building efforts, not political pressure, despite receiving thousands of lobbying letters annually.
Nobel Committee Explains Why Trump Was Overlooked for Peace Prize as Venezuelan Activist Maria Corina Machado Receives Honor
Oct 10, 2025 07:42 pm CST
The Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuelan pro-democracy activist Maria Corina Machado instead of US President Donald Trump, whose campaign had actively sought the honor. Committee Chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes explained that decisions are based solely on Alfred Nobel's intentions, emphasizing that the committee operates with "both courage and integrity" when selecting laureates, effectively dismissing Trump's unsubstantiated peace achievement claims.