US President Donald Trump has once again become the butt of online jokes after missing out on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize–an honour he had openly been eyeing since his return to the White House in January. The prize this year went to Venezuelan democracy activist Maria Corina Machado, prompting disappointment among Trump loyalists and a fresh wave of memes across social media. Throughout the year, Trump has frequently touted his own record as a peacemaker, insisting he “ended eight wars” and repeatedly arguing that his administration deserved global recognition. He even claimed credit for brokering a peace deal between Israel and Hamas – which he said brought an end to the two-year Gaza conflict – and for “defusing tensions” between India and Pakistan following their brief military flare-up in May, a claim India has firmly rejected. After the Nobel Committee’s decision was announced, the internet erupted with tongue-in-cheek commentary. Some joked that Trump might now “charge a dugna tariff” for his supposed peace efforts, while others quipped that the committee must have simply “missed the memo” about his self-declared heroism on the world stage. Some of the hilarious memes: When you tried everything in the world except bringing peace, and they still don’t give you the Nobel Peace Prize#NobelPeacePrize pic.twitter.com/47pMwAdsaQ — Tushar ॐ♫₹ (@Tushar_KN) October 10, 2025 When Donald Trump doesn't win Nobel Peace Prize Modi, Jinping and Putin: pic.twitter.com/4qSrtSOxXM — Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 10, 2025 Scene after Donald Trump not getting Nobel peace prize pic.twitter.com/s3QzfYrf59 — Sajcasm (@sajcasm_) October 10, 2025 Donald Trump to other countries after Not getting Noble Peace prize for 2025 pic.twitter.com/cpxK6BP36G — memes_hallabol (@memes_hallabol) October 10, 2025 World leaders consoling Trump after losing the Nobel Peace Prize :#NoblePeacePrize pic.twitter.com/7KSeaKfeIC — 🅰️ J (@EHuman0) October 10, 2025 Nobel Peace Prize 2025 summarised in one frame 😂😂😂#NobelPeacePrize pic.twitter.com/w28HDOA4XT — Saffron Chargers (@SaffronChargers) October 10, 2025 Majnu bhai moment 😭#NobelPeacePrize pic.twitter.com/CzxBtr0Nt6 — Anish Singh (@The_anishsingh) October 10, 2025 No Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/m7E85UFsaq — Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) October 10, 2025 #NobelPeacePrize *Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Maria Corina Machado* Donald Trump right now : pic.twitter.com/s9HjoN8V0V — Aditya (@adityacasm_) October 10, 2025 Congratulations to Donald Trump for winning the Nobel Peace Prize in a parallel universe #NobelPeacePrize pic.twitter.com/hijXSPX7Gl — Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) October 10, 2025 Doland Trump upon seeing he’s not the Nobel Peace Prize winner 😂 pic.twitter.com/QjBZjNzhVp — maithun (@Being_Humor) October 10, 2025 The Nobel Committee honoured Machado for what it called “her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela,” praising her courage and determination in pushing for a fair and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. Who is Maria Corina Machado? Maria Corina Machado, born on October 7, 1967, leads the Vente Venezuela party and is professionally trained as an industrial engineer. Her entry into politics came after she co-founded Súmate, a civic organisation devoted to promoting “free and fair elections.” Machado first rose to national prominence during the 2010–2015 parliamentary elections, where she won more votes than any other candidate and went on to serve in the National Assembly from 2011 to 2014. Even after her term ended, she remained one of the most vocal and visible figures in Venezuela’s opposition movement. Earlier, in 2004, Machado took on a leading role as vice president of Súmate, spearheading a campaign for a recall referendum against then-President Hugo Chávez. Her efforts drew scrutiny and she was investigated for treason and conspiracy over allegations of foreign funding, but despite the pressure, she continued to champion democratic change in the country.
