Newsmax Guest Criticizes Nobel Peace Prize for Overlooking Trump
Congressman Derrick Van Orden expressed his strong disappointment regarding Donald Trump’s exclusion from this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on a Friday that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the honor. This decision came despite Trump’s vocal advocacy for the prize.
Criticism of the Nobel Peace Prize Selection
During an appearance on Newsmax’s Conversations with Nancy Brinker, Van Orden criticized the Nobel committee. He believed they failed to acknowledge Trump as a “strong, America-first leader.” The congressman’s disbelief was evident as he reacted to Trump not receiving the prestigious award.
Trump’s Impact on World Peace
Newsmax host Ed Henry brought up Trump’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. He suggested that the true judge of Trump’s contributions to peace might be a higher power rather than the Nobel committee. Henry noted that if Trump were to succeed in ending the war in Ukraine, many would recognize his efforts regardless of the committee’s decision.
Van Orden added that Trump’s absence from the accolade was unjust, claiming he had contributed more to world peace than any prior U.S. president in a short period. He asserted that because Trump is not part of the globalist elite, he was overlooked for the award.
Reactions from the Nobel Committee
The Nobel Committee’s chair, Jørgen Watne Frydnes, addressed the significant media attention surrounding Trump’s nomination. He affirmed that the committee operates with integrity and bases decisions on Alfred Nobel’s intentions. Frydnes reflected on the variety of nominations received each year, highlighting the complexity of their selection process.
In summary, many in Trump’s circle have echoed Van Orden’s sentiments, arguing that the Nobel Peace Prize no longer represents Trump’s substantial efforts for international peace. The debate over the committee’s decisions continues to provoke strong responses from supporters of the former president.
