MAGA fans hope Trump could win Nobel in 2026, naysayers fear he may 'tear up Gaza deal' or attack Norway, Venezuela
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on September 23, 2025 in New York City. World leaders convened for the 80th Session of UNGA, with this year’s theme for the annual global meeting being “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.” Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
After Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 on Friday, supporters of Donald Trump were miffed by the fact that he did not win the coveted title this year. However, many other well-wishers were quick to point out that the deadline for Nobel nomination ended on January 31 and Trump's second term presidential inauguration was on January 20.
Others pointed out that Barack Obama was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize before January 31, 2009 even though he took over as president on January 20 the same year. “The question is, what did Obama do to win the Nobel peace prize,” one asked, while another stated, “So if the deadline was Jan 31st and Trump was sworn in on Jan 20th how exactly was he denied or snubbed? Next year would be his time.”
Another slammed Trump for campaigning for Nobel Prize without knowing the nomination date. “Imagine how dumb you must be to have an ego the size of Earth yet still create hype that you’ll win an award that you cannot win (Nobel nominations closed in Jan) so to guarantee you’ll appear as a reject and loser when the winner is announced. A spectacular own goal for Trump,” wrote a user.
'Will Trump tear up the Gaza deal?'
One concerned user wondered whether Trump would jeopardise the finalised truce between Israel and Hamas after Nobel snub. “Will he now tear up the Gaza deal?” they asked.
Some MAGA fans were optimistic that he could win the Nobel next year. “Donald Trump better win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2026. If securing peace in the Middle East and solving a whole host of other conflicts doesn’t win you the award, then what does? They handed one to Obama for Christ’s sake,” wrote a user.
“I believe that if one day next year we see @realDonaldTrump walking through the streets of Gaza in the midst of reconstruction, while Palestinians applaud and cheer him, showing their respect and gratitude, President Trump will be honored with greater grandeur, as he deserves,” posted another.
'Will Trump declare war on Norway, Venezuela?'
Others feared that Trump might attack Norway over the Nobel snub. “Has DT declared war on Norway yet? Don’t think I would want to be on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship today,” said a user.
Another user was concerned about Trump directing his anger towards Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado's home country Venezuela. “The question now... is Trump going to congratulate her or invade her country?” the netizen asked.
Some users felt that he did not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, pointing out that he renamed the Department of Defense to Department of War. “Oh. let's not forget... renaming the 'Dept of Defense' to the 'Dept of War' is in no way, shape, form or manner indicative of 'Peace'."
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