Gaza Ceasefire Not Enough to Win Trump the Nobel Peace Prize

Donald Trump’s role in brokering a Gaza ceasefire plan, a move that fueled intense speculation about his Nobel chances, was ultimately not enough to win him the 2025 Peace Prize. The award was instead given to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, signaling the Nobel committee’s preference for sustained human rights advocacy.
The former U.S. President’s lobbying for the award had been overt, with his supporters highlighting the Gaza deal as proof of his unique peacemaking abilities. They argued that such a tangible achievement in a volatile region deserved the world’s highest honor for peace.
However, the committee in Oslo had a different perspective. They chose to recognize María Corina Machado for her foundational work in building a unified democratic movement in Venezuela. Her efforts were praised as a model for peaceful transition from dictatorship, a core concern of the Nobel prize.
In the aftermath of the announcement, the White House released a statement vowing that Trump’s work would go on. The communication’s director highlighted his role in ending wars and saving lives, framing him as a humanitarian figure whose impact transcends any single award.
The decision serves as a clear indicator of the Nobel committee’s criteria. While headline-grabbing diplomatic interventions are noted, the prize is more often reserved for those who dedicate their lives to the often-unseen work of fostering international fraternity and democratic principles.