Donald Trump will not be receiving the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, with the award instead bestowed upon Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Trump, who resumed his presidential duties earlier this year, had vocally campaigned for the honor, frequently referencing his administration’s perceived successes in ending conflicts. His campaign for the prize highlighted purported peace agreements, including a deal between Israel and Hamas and his alleged intervention in a South Asian dispute between India and Pakistan, though the latter claim has been officially refuted by India.
Crucially, Trump’s bid for the Nobel Peace Prize was hampered by critical procedural hurdles. All nominations submitted on his behalf were reportedly submitted after the January nomination cutoff date. The 2025 prize nominations closed at the end of January, a period when Trump had just returned to his presidential role. Another significant factor is that the Nobel Committee considers achievements from the year prior to the award. As the 2025 prize recognizes work done in 2024, and Trump had not yet taken office during that specific period, it further disqualified him from consideration.
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Maria Corina Machado, is celebrated for her persistent fight for democracy in Venezuela. Her activism has focused on promoting fundamental rights and guiding the nation toward a peaceful democratic transformation, challenging a long-standing dictatorship. Machado’s recognition underscores the international community’s support for democratic aspirations and peaceful resistance.