The White House has responded after Donald Trump missed out on the Nobel Peace Prize, which this year went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. The announcement came on October 10 in Oslo, Norway. Machado was recognized for her relentless work promoting democratic rights and pushing for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela. Although Trump had expressed confidence he deserved the award, the White House now claims the Nobel Committee chose politics over peace.
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Steven Cheung, White House Director of Communications, praised Trump’s efforts in brokering peace deals around the world, calling him a humanitarian with unmatched determination. He criticized the Nobel Committee for ignoring Trump’s accomplishments in favor of political considerations. Trump himself had earlier suggested he deserved the prize but would never receive it, citing his role in ending multiple wars. The Norwegian Nobel Committee emphasized democracy’s role as the foundation of lasting peace, honoring Machado for her courage in a country facing authoritarian repression and widespread hardship.
Machado remains in hiding in Venezuela, facing grave threats from the government, but her Nobel win shines a spotlight on her unwavering fight for freedom and democratic values. While Trump continues to claim credit for peace efforts, the committee’s choice highlights a different view on what advances peace and democracy in today’s world.
