By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for her dedication to promoting democratic rights and a peaceful transition in Venezuela. The announcement, made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, highlighted Machado’s work amidst threats and her choice to remain in the country, inspiring millions. The award came despite pressure from those who supported former president Donald Trump, who was also nominated, but the committee emphasized its decisions are based solely on the legacy of Alfred Nobel. The prize, which is worth Skr11m, is scheduled to be presented in Oslo on December 10th.
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Trump misses out on Nobel Peace Prize despite claiming to have ended seven wars, and the collective response seems to be a resounding, “Good.” The fact that the former president didn’t receive the prestigious award isn’t a shock to anyone, especially considering the narrative of self-proclaimed achievements versus the reality of his actions. It’s fascinating, isn’t it, how easily one can claim to have ended wars, and yet the world sees right through the bluster. It seems his “seven wars” claim, delivered during his address to the UN General Assembly, didn’t quite resonate with the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
The irony, of course, is thick enough to cut with a butter knife. While he loudly proclaimed his peacemaking prowess, the world witnessed a very different picture. His rhetoric frequently sowed division, and his policies often seemed to exacerbate conflict, both at home and abroad. Deploying military forces within his own country, threatening neighbors like Canada and Greenland—these actions hardly scream “peacemaker.” Instead, they paint a picture of someone who prioritizes conflict and aggression, not diplomacy and reconciliation.
It’s not just that he missed out on the award; the manner in which he lost is likely to sting. The Nobel Peace Prize went to a woman, Maria Corina Machado, from Venezuela, who has worked for democracy in her country. This contrast alone is probably infuriating to the former president, particularly given his well-documented attitudes towards women and his frequent attacks on those perceived as his political opponents. The awarding of the prize to someone who represents the very opposite of Trump’s political approach is a stinging rebuke.
The notion that the former president might have deserved the prize is treated with open skepticism. The general feeling appears to be that the Nobel Peace Prize is a marker of genuine efforts toward peace and understanding, which is something that, in the eyes of many, the former president actively undermined. The consensus is that if he truly ended wars, it would be an extraordinary accomplishment. However, many people find that his actions, like sowing division, calling for violence, and deploying military forces against his own citizens, seem to undermine any claim he has to have brought lasting peace anywhere.
The sheer audacity of the claim, coupled with the visible contradictions, is what makes the whole situation so amusing to many. People noted how his actions, such as threatening to invade other nations, made any claim to the prize seem absurd. Furthermore, his own divisive actions and comments within the US, including claims of a “civil war” and declaring war on his political opponents, made the idea of Trump winning a peace prize laughable.
The former president’s self-aggrandizing nature is also a key element in why this outcome is so satisfying to some. It’s well-known that he craves recognition and accolades, and the Nobel Peace Prize is a particularly coveted one. His attempts to position himself as a peacemaker, including his frequent assertions of having ended wars, are viewed as blatant attempts to manipulate the situation. It’s hard to find many people that thought he would get it, the general mood seems to be one of relief, with some hoping the disappointment leads to a spectacular meltdown from the man himself.
And let’s not forget the broader context. The world is facing numerous conflicts and challenges, and the idea that someone like the former president could credibly claim to have ended these wars while simultaneously fueling division within his own country seems especially egregious. It appears that his actions within the US – including allegations of sexual assault and encouraging violence – are seen as disqualifying him from the award.
The fact that he was nominated, albeit by some people of questionable judgment, is seen with a mixture of cynicism and bemusement. It suggests that some, perhaps for political reasons, were willing to entertain the idea. But the fact that he did not win reaffirms the integrity of the committee and, to many, reflects an objective assessment of his actions.
Ultimately, the former president’s failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize is seen as a deserved comeuppance. His claims of peacemaking are viewed as hollow, and his actions are seen as detrimental to the cause of peace. The fact that the prize went to someone who embodies the values he seemingly rejects, is the perfect insult. The response to this outcome is not just a sigh of relief but a chorus of laughter at the irony and a general feeling that justice has been served. The “flying ketchup bottles” may have to wait, but the disappointment is very, very real for the former president, and that, in itself, is something to be celebrated.