Overview of the Prize Decision and Immediate Reactions
The Nobel Committee’s decision not to award President Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize drew swift, pointed reaction from the White House on Friday. Acknowledging the decision, White House communications officials argued that the committee’s choice signaled a prioritization of politics over peace, framing the snub as a missed opportunity to honor concrete efforts toward stability and diplomacy.
Shortly after the announcement, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was named the recipient of the prize. In a post on X, Machado indicated that she was dedicating the award to “the suffering people of Venezuela
