Frances Martel – 10 Oct 2025 – Breitbart

María Corina Machado, the 2025 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, dedicated her recognition on Friday to her Venezuelan people and to President Donald Trump, stating that Venezuelans need his support “more than ever.”

The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced its prize recipient on Friday morning Oslo time, awarding Machado for decades of advocacy against socialism in her native Venezuela. While the left-leaning Committee did not mention socialism at all in its announcement of the award, failing to recognize who is repressing the former Venezuelan National Assembly member, it did congratulate Machado for “her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.”

In her first statement following the announcement, Machado declared that the Venezuelan opposition – now largely cleansed of the socialist elements that undermined her leadership for decades – was “on the threshold of victory.” She noted that this situation was, in part, due to President Trump’s longstanding support for the opposition and his actions to strip the illegitimate narco-dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro of its revenue funds and access to aid from its rogue allies, such as China and Iran.

“We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we count on President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of Latin America, and the democratic nations of the world,” she wrote, “as our principal allies to achieve Freedom and democracy.”

“I dedicate this prize to the suffering people of Venezuela and to President Trump for his decisive support of our cause!” she added.

Machado’s recognition of Trump is notable given the growing number of voices throughout the past year that called for the American president to receive the prize. The leaders of the governments of Israel, Cambodia, Rwanda, Pakistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Gabon have all publicly stated they would support Trump receiving the prize, recognizing his role in ending conflicts in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Gaza. Trump also played a role in ending a rapidly escalating conflict between Pakistan and India this year, and similarly in Thailand and Cambodia.

Machado herself, a center-right leader, has been supportive of Trump administration actions to limit the influence and power of the Maduro regime. In an appearance on Donald Trump, Jr.’s podcast Triggered in February, Machado expressed optimism that the Maduro regime would fall soon because, under Trump, “there is a very strong new administration that had the correct vision on how to address a criminal structure.”

Of the Maduro regime, she emphasized, “this is not a political actor, this is a criminal structure that should be addressed from a law enforcement approach” – referring to Maduro’s close ties to the Cartel de los Soles, a cocaine-trafficking operation, and the transnational terror gang Tren de Aragua, which Maduro unleashed to cause havoc in North America in late 2023.

“Venezuela has been hijacked by a gang that is connected to drug cartels and to the enemies of the United States, such as Iran, Hezbollah, China, and so on,” Machado explained on the program. “Maduro has taken over by force even though, as you say, it was a landslide victory, we humiliated the regime under their own extreme unfair conditions.”

Following the interview, President Trump announced an anti-drug military campaign in international waters off the shores of Venezuela, intercepting shipments of cocaine and other deadly drugs from South America. The operation is particularly tailored to cutting the flow of illicit drugs from operations such as the Tren de Aragua and Cartel de los Soles into the United States.

Maduro hosted a sham presidential “election” in 2024, which he intended to win through dubious vote counts. Machado is so popular in the country that, even with rampant cheating, Maduro did not allow her to run for president, outlawing her from running for any office due to her support for international sanctions on the regime. Machado ultimately supported Edmundo González, an elderly ex-diplomat, as her candidate, and tallies from local voting stations indicate that González won in a landslide. Maduro claimed a victory but never published any statistics of national votes. Maduro ultimately imposed a $100,000 bounty on González, prompting him to flee the country.

Machado remains in Venezuela, although deep in hiding for her own safety. She has been the victim of multiple physical assaults by socialist mobs since Maduro took power in 2013, including being attacked with tear gas while trying to enter her office in the National Assembly in 2014 and being beaten by a mob with sticks in 2018.

Conservative leaders around the world celebrated Machado’s victory on Friday, calling her a “well-deserved” laureate and supporting her fight against the Maduro regime. The Hispanic left, meanwhile, reacted with vitriol. Pablo Iglesias, a former Iranian propaganda television host and formerly the head of the popular Marxist Spanish political party Podemos, mused, “they could have given it directly to Trump, or even Adolf Hitler.”

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After Oslo Snub, Israel Laureate Nominates President Trump for ‘Israeli Nobel,’ the Nation’s Most Prestigious Award

Joshua Klein – 10 Oct 2025 – Breitbart

Following what many in Israel considered a snub by the Nobel Committee on Friday, after it awarded the Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, Israel Prize laureate Ronny Douek formally nominated U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the country’s highest civilian honor, hailing him as “a leader who, more than any other in our generation, has proven through his actions an unwavering commitment to Israel’s security and to peace in the Middle East.” 

The Israel Prize—often called Israel’s equivalent of the Nobel and awarded annually on Independence Day—is the state’s most prestigious distinction. Because it is rarely granted to non-citizens, Douek filed his nomination letter on Friday to Education Minister Yoav Kisch, requesting an exemption so Trump can receive the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement and Special Contribution to Society and the State. 

Douek emphasized Trump’s current diplomacy at the top of his appeal, writing that “right now, through his current efforts to secure the return of the hostages and bring the war in Gaza to an end in a way that will guarantee security and stability for Israel—he is once again proving his deep commitment to the Jewish people and to the values of peace,” and urging Israel to honor him on the upcoming Independence Day. 

He framed the case broadly, saying Trump “acted with great determination, courage, and a deep love for the people of Israel, and truly paved a new path of hope and regional partnership.” He added that “thanks to his direct leadership, historic peace agreements were achieved, Israel’s security interests were successfully preserved, and genuine hope for a better future for all of us was established.” 

The Jerusalem Post further reported that Douek’s nomination cites the president’s ongoing push to advance a ceasefire and hostage-release framework and details major first-term achievements that, in Douek’s view, set the stage: U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the 2018 embassy move; recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights in 2019; and the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords with the UAE and Bahrain, later joined by Morocco and Sudan.

The paper also noted the nominator’s broader characterization of Trump’s regional influence, including efforts toward de-escalation with Syria and constraining Hezbollah. 

Momentum for recognition had been building all week. On Monday, families of Israeli hostages urged the Nobel Committee “with momentous urgency” to honor Trump for driving a hostage-release and ceasefire deal, and later in the week world leaders, lawmakers, and public figures amplified the push, arguing “no leader has done more for peace and should be awarded the prize.” 

The White House echoed the message Friday as the Oslo decision landed, with Communications Director Steven Cheung saying the committee “placed politics over peace,” and describing Trump as a leader who “will continue making peace deals, ending wars, and saving lives.”

World Leaders, Lawmakers, Public Figures to Nobel Committee: ‘No Leader Has Done More for Peace — Award Trump the Prize’

Joshua Klein – 9 Oct 2025 – Breitbart

World leaders, lawmakers, and public figures are calling on the Nobel Committee to honor President Donald Trump after he brokered what Israeli officials hailed as a “miraculous” deal set to free all remaining hostages and bring an end to the Gaza war — an achievement hailed as historic and unprecedented, with allies calling him the “President of Peace” and “the peacemaker the world needed.”

On Wednesday evening, President Donald J. Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had both signed off on the first phase of his plan, declaring that all hostages will be released very soon and that Israel will reposition forces as the first steps toward a durable settlement. The White House amplified the announcement on X.

Congress: “President of Peace” and a Growing Demand for Recognition

On Capitol Hill, Republicans led the call. Rep. Nancy Mace said Trump “deserves the Nobel Peace Prize” and is the “President of Peace,” while Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, and Sen. Cynthia Lummis praised the breakthrough as “historic” and pressed the Committee to act.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw argued that if Trump does not get the award, “no one deserves” it, and Rep. Byron Donalds cited the administration’s record of resolving conflicts, calling this moment “historic.”

Several moved from praise to action. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna issued a formal letter urging the Nobel Committee to recognize the results, and Rep. Claudia Tenney — who has nominated Trump twice — said her current nomination is live and urged the Committee to “do what’s right.”

Momentum widened as Rep. Andy Biggs highlighted the push, the House Foreign Affairs GOP called for action “NOW,” and Rep. Randy Fine argued that a prize would not be enough, even suggesting the country consider repealing the 22nd Amendment if every living hostage returns and lasting stability is secured, adding, “There will never be another one like him.”

Beyond Washington, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) called it a “historic day” for the United States, Israel, and the region. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette called the moment “transformative,” and Eric Trump urged supporters to spread the message.

In a rare bipartisan note, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said the agreement releases all hostages and makes enduring stability possible, signaling openness to a nomination.

Israeli and Global Leaders Rally Behind the Prize

In Israel, leaders across the political spectrum moved in rare unison. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said simply: Give Trump the prize; he deserves it. President Isaac Herzog offered “endless gratitude” and said there is “no doubt” about the recognition. Opposition leader Yair Lapid called the agreement a “moment of hope” and urged the Committee to act.

The chorus extended beyond Israel. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee praised Trump as “truly a peacemaker,” saying many love peace but few make it. Argentina’s President Javier Milei said he will sign Trump’s nomination, calling the achievement an “extraordinary contribution to international peace.”

Eylon Levy, Israel’s former government spokesman, said Israelis rarely agree on anything — but on this they’re united. And former hostage Eli Sharabi thanked Trump for leading the agreement, noting that families “always had someone to listen to them.”

The reaction spilled into the streets and fields: farmers plowed “Nobel 4 Trump” into the soil, and crowds in Israel and Gaza were heard chanting, “Nobel Prize to Trump!” 

Inside the Trump administration, senior officials echoed the same message. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, “Undoubtedly, President Trump should receive the Nobel Peace Prize.” Leo Terrell, a senior official, called the president, “the Nobel Prize President — the GOAT.”

Public Figures and Media Amplified the Call

Prominent voices added weight. Bill Ackman said plainly that Trump deserves the prize. KT McFarland called the outcome “nothing short of miraculous,” adding that only Trump “could bring this about.”

Meghan McCain argued that if Trump ends the fighting and returns the hostages, he “absolutely” deserves to win. Laura Ingraham said either Trump gets it or the Committee should disband.

Sean Hannity noted that even the New York Times now concedes Trump could get the Nobel Peace Prize, calling this the “biggest diplomatic accomplishment of his second term.” The Heritage Foundation urged the Committee to “redeem itself” and honor “the 45th and 47th President who actually delivered.”

President Trump is planning to travel to Israel following final approval of the agreement, with meetings expected between him, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the families of freed hostages. Preparations are reportedly underway for the visit, which officials described as a moment of “immense gratitude and unity.”

Earlier this week, Breitbart News reported that families of Israeli hostages sent a letter to the Nobel Committee, urging them “with momentous urgency” to award President Trump the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts and determination to secure the agreement that will bring their loved ones home.

That appeal — made days before the deal was finalized — helped set off the wave of global calls now urging the Committee to recognize his role in securing the agreement that will bring home the remaining hostages and reunite them with their loved ones.

Joshua Klein is a reporter for Breitbart News. Email him at jklein@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoshuaKlein.