Donald Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Pursuit: Recognition Eludes Former President Despite Diplomatic Efforts

Oct 10, 2025 08:51 pm CST

Former President Donald Trump, who has consistently sought the Nobel Peace Prize, was passed over in favor of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. Despite Trump's claims of ending multiple conflicts and securing nominations from world leaders, the Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized Machado's democratic advocacy instead, highlighting the complex nature of international peace recognition amid ongoing global conflicts.