Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, 58, has dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump. The outspoken politician praised the former U.S. president for his “decisive support” in Venezuela’s fight for freedom.
“This recognition is for all Venezuelans,” Machado said. “We are on the threshold of victory — and today, more than ever, we count on President Trump.” She added that she also dedicates the award “to the suffering people of Venezuela.”
'HE DESERVES IT': 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Corina Machado tells @foxandfriends why she's dedicating her honor to President Trump, praising his "clear and courageous" actions to dismantle criminal structures.
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Trump, who previously expressed hopes of winning the Nobel, shared that Machado personally called him. “She said, ‘I’m accepting this in honor of you,’” Trump recalled. “It was a really nice thing to do.”
Machado’s comments sparked global discussion. Many praised her courage to credit Trump, while others questioned the Nobel Committee’s choice. Still, her message was clear — “Freedom and democracy are worth every fight.” Her tribute reminds the world how shared values can cross borders and inspire hope for lasting change.