Nobel Peace Prize Winner Announced as White House Criticises Decision After Trump Misses Out
Oslo, Norway: The Nobel Committee has announced the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, recognising outstanding efforts toward global peace and diplomacy. However, the announcement quickly drew political controversy. As the White House issued a sharp statement criticising the decision. After former U.S. President Donald Trump once again failed to receive the award.
White House Reaction to Nobel Peace Prize Decision
In a statement released shortly after the announcement. White House officials expressed “disappointment” with the Nobel Committee’s decision, claiming. The President Trump’s diplomatic efforts during his tenure including peace talks in the Middle East and the Korean Peninsula — had been “unfairly overlooked.”
The reaction marks another chapter in the ongoing debate surrounding Trump’s legacy on international diplomacy. His repeated nominations for the prestigious award.
Who Won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize?
The Nobel Committee awarded this year’s prize to for their “exceptional contribution to conflict resolution and humanitarian work.” The committee highlighted their “courage, persistence, and commitment to peace in times of global instability.”
This year’s choice reflects the committee’s continued focus on grassroots peace efforts and humanitarian leadership — areas that often contrast with high-level political diplomacy.
Trump’s Long-Standing Controversy with the Nobel Prize
Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize multiple times, primarily for his involvement in the Abraham Accords and talks with North Korea. While his supporters argue that his diplomacy merits recognition, critics have questioned both his motives and his broader approach to international relations.
Despite not winning, Trump’s influence on the conversation surrounding the Peace Prize remains significant, keeping his name in global headlines whenever the award is announced.
Global Reactions Pour In
World leaders and social media users offered mixed reactions. Some praised the Nobel Committee’s decision to focus on humanitarian impact rather than political influence. While others echoed U.S. conservatives’ frustrations about Trump being “snubbed.”
As always, the Nobel Peace Prize continues to stir discussion not just about peace. But about politics, justice, and the meaning of global leadership in the modern era.
