President Donald Trump claims Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to him, citing his support for her democratic efforts in Venezuela.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump, who has expressed a desire for the Nobel Peace Prize, stated that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, the recipient of this year’s award, accepted it “in his honor.” He attributed this dedication to his support for her democratic initiatives in Venezuela.
During a press briefing at the White House on October 10, Trump revealed that Machado had called him to share the news of her award. “The person who got the Nobel Prize called me today and said, ‘I am accepting this in honor of you because you really deserved it.’ I didn’t say, ‘Give it to me,’ though. I’ve been helping her along the way. They needed a lot of help in Venezuela during the disaster. I am happy because I saved millions of lives,” Trump remarked.
Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her “brave and committed” efforts in promoting democratic rights and leading the movement for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela, as announced by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
In its statement, the Committee praised Machado as “a woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness,” emphasizing that “democracy is a precondition for lasting peace.” The Committee noted that her struggle reflects broader global challenges to democratic values, highlighting the Venezuelan regime’s oppressive hold on power, the silencing of media, and the imprisonment of critics as part of a troubling global trend.
Trump also suggested that he should have been recognized for his contributions to global peace efforts. “I said, ‘Well, what about the seven others? I should get a Nobel Prize for each one,’” he commented.
The Nobel Committee concluded that Machado’s leadership “embodies the hope of a different future, one where the fundamental rights of citizens are protected, and their voices are heard.” They affirmed that she meets all three criteria outlined in Alfred Nobel’s will for the selection of a peace laureate.
According to ANI, Trump’s remarks reflect his ongoing interest in international recognition and his belief in the significance of his support for democratic movements abroad.
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