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Trump’s Nobel Prize Sparks Widespread Online JokesVenezuelan leader awarded Trump the 2025 Peace Prize, prompting a flood of satirical social media reactions and memes.
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- Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado formally presented Donald Trump with the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal.
- The award recognized Trump’s leadership in advancing peace, diplomacy, and freedom for the Venezuelan people.
- In exchange, Machado received a red bag filled with Trump-branded merchandise.
- The ceremony triggered a wave of humorous responses and memes across various social media platforms.
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