"From NPR: The announcement of Machado as winner of the prestigious award came as a surprise after intense speculation that President Trump could be a wildcard winner after negotiating a Gaza ceasefire this week. But the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Friday that Machado's tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela was "one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America in recent times.""
"The reaction from the White House was classy, as you might expect. From Reuters: "President Trump will continue making peace deals, ending wars, and saving lives. He has the heart of a humanitarian, and there will never be anyone like him who can move mountains with the sheer force of his will," White House spokesman Steven Cheung said in a post on X. Just make him a fake one and let him hang it in the clubhouse in Bedminster."
Maria Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize amid surprise and prior speculation that President Trump could be a wildcard contender after negotiating a Gaza ceasefire. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised Machado's tireless promotion of democratic rights for Venezuelans as "one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America in recent times." Critics contrasted the award with concerns about violent military occupation of cities and claims of plenary authority to kill people on the high seas, including Venezuelan citizens. The White House issued effusive praise for Trump, prompting sarcastic suggestions to craft a fake medal for his Bedminster clubhouse. The administration faces accusations of incompetence, corruption, and extreme loyalty to its leader.
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