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Donald Trump supporters in Florida expressed disappointment after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize instead of the former U.S. president. Despite speculation Trump might receive the honor following international praise for his role in brokering a Gaza ceasefire plan, the Nobel Committee recognized Machado for her courageous fight to restore democratic rights in Venezuela’s authoritarian regime. While Trump received multiple nominations over the years, many came after official deadlines. The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to three sitting U.S. presidents historically, but Trump’s long-sought recognition remains elusive despite his claims of credit for ending global conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.
Disappointment is rippling through Donald Trump supporters in Florida after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, not the former U.S. president.
Many had speculated Trump might receive the honor, especially after recent international praise for his role in brokering a ceasefire plan in Gaza. Trump, who has long sought the prestigious award, has often claimed credit for efforts to end global conflicts, including the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
Machado received the prize for her courageous fight to restore democratic rights in Venezuela, a country grappling with authoritarian rule and deep political unrest. While Trump did receive multiple Nobel nominations over the years, many came after the official deadline.
The Nobel Peace Prize, which honors major contributions to peace, has been awarded to three sitting US presidents in the past but not to Trump, despite his supporters’ hopes.