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Trump Eyes Nobel Peace Prize Amid Venezuela Controversy

1/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump aims for a Nobel Peace Prize due to his role in global peace deals.
Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro's capture, despite resistance from acting president Delcy Rodriguez.
Republicans argue that the actions in Venezuela are law enforcement rather than war.
Experts warn that military rhetoric and possible international-law violations could jeopardize his Nobel aims.

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U.S. President Donald Trump aims for a Nobel Peace Prize due to his role in global peace deals.
Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro's capture, despite resistance from acting president Delcy Rodriguez.
Republicans argue that the actions in Venezuela are law enforcement rather than war.
Experts warn that military rhetoric and possible international-law violations could jeopardize his Nobel aims.