Donald Trump got a surprising shoutout from Vladimir Putin after missing out on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, which went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on October 10. Putin blasted the decision, saying it harms the award’s prestige, and praised Trump for tackling long-standing global crises.
The drama unfolded as Trump had openly eyed the prize, especially after his Middle East efforts. Putin spoke out during a visit to Tajikistan, highlighting Trump’s work just days after the announcement.
“There have been cases where the committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to people who have done nothing for peace. In my view, these decisions have done enormous damage to the prestige of this prize.” – Vladimir Putin
Trump has responded to Putin’s comments with delight.He posted on Truth Social: “Thank you to President Putin!” alongside a video of Putin’s response.
Machado herself dedicated the award to Trump, thanking him for supporting Venezuela’s democracy fight, and even called to say she accepted it in his honor. Trump’s team fired back, with communications director Steven Cheung declaring the committee prioritizes politics over peace.
Is the Nobel still the gold standard for peace, or has it become just another political tool? Trump’s delighted Truth Social post thanking Putin shows the unlikely alliance sparking global buzz.
Sources: CNN, The Telegraph
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