On Friday, a communications aide from the White House accused the Norwegian Nobel Committee of engaging in political maneuvering by overlooking President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
White House communications director Stephen Chan expressed via a post on X, “The Nobel Committee has shown that it puts politics before peace.”
The committee has decided to award the 2025 prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Colina Machado, honoring her persistent commitment to furthering democratic rights for the Venezuelan people and striving for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
Chan also pointed out that the committee’s decision didn’t consider the president’s dedication to resolving international conflicts.
“President Trump will keep working on peace agreements, end wars, and save lives,” Chan asserted. “He has a humanitarian heart, and there will never be another like him who can achieve so much through determination.”
For several weeks, Trump’s supporters have been advocating for him to receive the distinguished Hill Award. They highlighted his involvement in resolving multiple international disputes during his second term, with backing from countries like Israel, Cambodia, and Pakistan.
However, Mr. Hill remarked that Trump is seen as a long shot for the award, as nominations had to be submitted by February 1, well before the president managed to create a significant record in conflict resolution.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Florida) officially nominated Trump on Thursday for his role in facilitating a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas.
On Wednesday night, Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had reached the initial phase of an agreement to conclude the two-year conflict in Gaza, which would include exchanging hostages and prisoners.
Trump and his team are recognized for not just completing a peace deal but also garnering support from adjacent Arab nations.
“Today marks a monumental day for the Arab and Muslim world, Israel, all neighboring countries, and the United States. I appreciate our mediators in Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for collaborating to make this unprecedented event possible,” Trump said in his post.
Last month, Trump expressed that not winning the Peace Prize would be an “insult to our country.” Yet, on Thursday, he addressed reporters, acknowledging the possibility of receiving the recognition.
“They’ll do what they need to do,” he remarked about the committee. “Whatever they did is fine. I understand that, but I didn’t act for that purpose; I did it to save many lives.”
