Nobel Committee Reveals Why Trump Missed 2025 Peace Prize

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Nobel Committee Reveals Why Trump Missed 2025 Peace Prize

The Nobel Committee has defended its decision to exclude U.S. President Donald Trump from the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The committee said the award is given solely on merit and is not influenced by politics or media campaigns.

In an official statement, the head of the Nobel Committee emphasized that the Peace Prize selection process remains independent and follows Alfred Nobel’s original principles. “Our decisions are based on merit, not public campaigns,” the committee chair clarified.

Nominations for the 2025 prize closed on January 31, just days after Trump’s January 20 inauguration. His recent peace efforts, including the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, were therefore not considered in this year’s deliberations.

Experts say Trump’s public lobbying for the award may have hurt his chances. “The committee seeks to remain independent from political pressure,” said analyst Theo Zeno. The Nobel Committee rarely changes its decisions based on last-minute developments or diplomatic agreements.

This year, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader. She was recognized for her peaceful struggle against authoritarianism and her efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Venezuela.

Observers suggest awarding Machado signals global support for democratic movements and a rejection of populist or strongman politics. For Trump, this marks a symbolic setback in his efforts to gain recognition for his diplomatic initiatives.

In other related news also read Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado Awarded 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Some analysts believe that if Trump’s peace initiatives, especially in the Middle East, remain successful, he may have another opportunity for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

The Nobel Committee has maintained that its decisions will continue to follow the principles of independence, merit, and integrity, ensuring that awards reflect genuine contributions to peace.

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