The White House has criticized the Nobel Committee for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan activist María Coria Machado instead of President Donald Trump, alleging the committee prioritized "politics over peace". Trump, who has openly expressed his desire for the award, was credited by the White House for orchestrating a ceasefire deal in Gaza just two days prior to the announcement.

• White House Communications Director Steven Cheung stated that President Trump "has the heart of a humanitarian."
• María Coria Machado received the prize for her "tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela."
• Trump reshared Machado's message on Truth Social, where she dedicated her prize to the people of Venezuela and to President Trump for his support.