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Venezuela's opposition leader and democracy activist Maria Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, resulting in a snub to US President Donald Trump, who has been lobbying for himself to receive the prestigious award.

The Nobel Committee announced on Friday that Machado was selected for her peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Venezuela.

However, Machado's win has caused frustration in the United States, especially in the White House, which has already expressed discontent with the Nobel Committee.

The Irony: Trump Once Praised Machado

The result is especially ironic because earlier this year, Trump publicly defended Machado during a crisis in Venezuela, calling her a "democracy ac

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