Donald Trump has a new claim to fame — or at least, to a phone call. The former U.S. president revealed that the Trump Nobel Prize call came straight from this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Corina Machado, who reportedly told him he “really deserved it.”
Trump called it “a very nice thing to do,” adding that the Venezuelan democracy activist said she was accepting the honor “in his name.” Then came the classic Trump follow-up: “I didn’t say, ‘Then give it to me,’ though I could have.”
Donald Trump claims that the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner personally called him to say he truly deserved the award. Trump says the winner even accepted the honor “in his name,” calling it a very nice thing to do.
Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her long-standing fight for democracy, free elections, and human rights under Nicolás Maduro’s regime. Her activism has come at great personal risk — bans, threats, and detention of her allies have marked her political journey.
Trump, meanwhile, linked her recognition to his own track record, claiming his administration’s policies “helped Venezuela survive” and “saved millions of lives.”
So, what exactly did they each do to “deserve” the honor? Let’s put it side by side 👇
Comparison: María Corina Machado vs. Donald Trump — Who Earned the Call?
| Category | María Corina Machado (Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Winner) | Donald Trump (Claims on Nobel Prize) |
|---|---|---|
| Core Achievement | Led the Venezuelan democratic opposition against authoritarian rule | Brokered peace agreements (Abraham Accords) and imposed sanctions on Venezuela |
| Focus of Work | Human rights, democracy, and nonviolent reform in Venezuela | Diplomatic negotiations, sanctions, and border control policies |
| Risk Factor | Faced government persecution, political bans, and threats | Faced media criticism and political opposition |
| International Recognition | Honored globally for bravery and consistency in pro-democracy efforts | Nominated multiple times for the Nobel Peace Prize but never awarded |
| Public Image | Symbol of democratic courage | Symbol of political defiance |
| Result | Nobel Peace Prize 2025 recipient | A congratulatory phone call from the recipient |
| Quote Summary | “Democracy is the right of every Venezuelan.” | “They called to say I deserved it.” |
Trump’s supporters point to his administration’s Abraham Accords, Venezuelan sanctions, and North Korea diplomacy as evidence that he has done more for peace than many winners. Critics argue that equating diplomatic deals with human rights battles is a stretch — or as one X user joked, “You don’t get a Nobel for good phone reception.”
Still, Trump’s story about the Trump Nobel Prize call shows one thing clearly: even when he doesn’t win, the conversation somehow comes back to him.
Dumbfeed Takeaway:
Maybe the real Nobel Prize is the call you get from the person who won it.
Sources: The White House, APNEWS
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