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Did Tulsi Gabbard Just Reveal Aliens Exist?!

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WHAT HAPPENED: Tulsi Gabbard revealed her belief in the existence of extraterrestrials but stated she must be careful about sharing classified information.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, and Pod Force One podcast host Miranda Devine.

📍WHEN & WHERE: August 2025, during an interview on the Pod Force One podcast.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re continuing to look for the truth and share that truth with the American people.” – Tulsi Gabbard

🎯IMPACT: Renewed focus on UFOs and UAPs as Congress pushes for transparency and declassification of related information.

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Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, has stated that she believes extraterrestrial life exists. However, she emphasized the need to tread carefully when discussing classified intelligence. Gabbard made the comments during an appearance on the Pod Force One podcast hosted by Miranda Devine.

When asked directly if she believes in aliens, Gabbard replied, “I have my own views and opinions. In this role, I have to be careful with what I share.” She later confirmed her personal belief in the existence of extraterrestrials and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), also referred to as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).

UFOs and UAPs have been a subject of speculation and investigation for decades. Last year, the House Oversight Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs held multiple hearings on the matter. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed interest in increasing transparency and declassifying information regarding UAPs.

Gabbard noted that while her office does not currently have concrete evidence that is ready to be disclosed, she remains committed to transparency. “We’re continuing to look for the truth and share that truth with the American people,” she said. She also mentioned unresolved questions regarding sightings of drones over New Jersey and other parts of the country, stating, “I just personally still have a lot of questions that are unanswered.”

The issue has gained additional attention following incidents like the Chinese spy balloon that traversed U.S. airspace in 2023. Gabbard confirmed the intelligence community holds classified information on the matter but declined to elaborate further. The balloon was eventually shot down, but the delay in action drew criticism of the Biden government’s handling of the situation.

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Democrat Lawmaker Charged with Statutory Rape.

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WHAT HAPPENED: A North Carolina Democrat state representative was arrested and charged with statutory rape of a teen.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Cecil Brockman, 41, a Democrat representing Guilford County, and a 15-year-old victim.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Alleged attacks occurred in August 2025; Brockman was arrested on Wednesday and is being held in Guilford County Jail.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The charges against Rep. Brockman are shocking and extremely serious. Given the evidence that’s publicly known, he should resign immediately so these charges do not distract from the work of the North Carolina House.” – Speaker of the House Destin Hall.

🎯IMPACT: Calls for Brockman’s resignation have come from both parties, and the North Carolina Democratic Party has stated he cannot effectively represent his community.

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North Carolina state Representative Cecil Brockman, 41, a Democrat representing Guilford County, was arrested and charged earlier this week with two counts of statutory rape of a person aged 13 to 15 and two counts of indecent liberties with a child. According to warrants, the alleged attacks occurred in August 2025 and involved a 15-year-old victim.

The arrest warrants claim Brockman “unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously did commit and attempt to commit lewd and lascivious act” with the victim. He was denied bond upon his arrest, and the magistrate’s order alleges he attempted to locate the victim at a hospital and use his position as a representative to make contact with the victim.

The North Carolina Democratic Party has called for Brockman’s resignation, stating, “The profound seriousness of these criminal charges makes it impossible for him to effectively represent his community.” House Democratic Minority Leader Robert Reives echoed this sentiment, saying, “Rep. Brockman must resign immediately.”

Speaker of the House Destin Hall (R) also called for Brockman to step down. “The charges against Rep. Brockman are shocking and extremely serious. Given the evidence that’s publicly known, he should resign immediately so these charges do not distract from the work of the North Carolina House,” Hall said in a statement.

If Brockman resigns, North Carolina’s rules dictate that the Guilford County Democratic Party’s Executive Committee would select his replacement.

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OMB Boss Vought Confirms Layoffs Have Started as Dem Shutdown Drags On.

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WHAT HAPPENED: Layoffs of government employees have begun, as the Senate Democrats’ shutdown of the federal government drags on with no end in sight.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought, Senate Democrats, and other Democrat and Republican lawmakers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The shutdown began on October 1, 2025, with impacts felt nationwide as Senate Democrats refuse to budge on a funding bill.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The RIFs have begun,” said OMB Director Russ Vought, referencing layoffs of federal employees.

🎯IMPACT: Federal workers and active-duty military members are missing paychecks, with air traffic controller shortages causing flight delays and national security concerns rising.

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The federal government shutdown that began on October 1 shows no signs of resolution, with layoffs of federal employees now underway and hundreds of thousands of workers missing their pay. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought, an alumnus of Project 2025, confirmed the layoffs on Friday, writing on X, “The RIFs have begun,” referring to reductions-in-force. An OMB spokesman described the job cuts as “substantial.”

The shutdown has already led to a halt in pay for federal employees. “Friday marks the first day workers will not receive their full paychecks,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), noting that active-duty service members could also miss their October 15 paycheck. “The ball is in the court of Senate Democrats right now,” he added.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) warned the situation could worsen quickly. “The American people are going to miss a lot more and feel a lot more pain and miss a lot more paychecks in the very near future,” he said, highlighting Democrat resistance to a GOP proposal for a short-term funding extension through November 21.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced it will furlough nearly half its workforce. The agency warned of tax filing delays and backlogs. While most furloughed workers are expected to receive back pay, questions remain over how and when those payments will be authorized.

Essential workers, including air traffic controllers, continue to work without pay. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) said President Trump is “exploring” ways to ensure military personnel are paid during the shutdown, but no legislation has been passed to guarantee that.

With the House out of session until at least October 20 and the Senate not set to reconvene until Tuesday afternoon, negotiations remain stalled. Some Republicans have begun suggesting a possible rules change to end the standoff, with calls to eliminate the Senate filibuster gaining attention.

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Church of England Covers Ancient Cathedral in ‘Diversity’ Graffiti, Vance Reacts.

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WHAT HAPPENED: Canterbury Cathedral, the mother church of the Anglican communion, has allowed “marginalized” graffiti artists to vandalize the ancient church.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Canterbury Cathedral, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Anglicans.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Canterbury, England.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It is weird to me that these people don’t see the irony of honoring ‘marginalized communities’ by making a beautiful historical building really ugly.” – Vice President J.D. Vance

🎯IMPACT: The woke art project is just the latest controversy for the Church of England and comes days after the selection of the first woman as Archbishop of Canterbury.

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The Church of England has allowed Canterbury Cathedral, its ancient mother church, to be vandalized by graffiti artists from “marginalized communities.” This has drawn sharp reactions online, including from U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. The so-called “Hear Us” installation features graffiti messages such as “Are you there?” and “Is illness sin?” pasted on the walls, pillars, and floors of the 1,400-year-old cathedral.

“I think it’s sacrilegious,” said one visitor, while another likened the historic site to “an underground car park” in a rough part of London.

“It is weird to me that these people don’t see the irony of honoring ‘marginalized communities’ by making a beautiful historical building really ugly,” Vice President Vance remarked on X (formerly Twitter).

David Monteith, the openly homosexual Dean of Canterbury, defended the installation, claiming, “There is a rawness which is magnified by the graffiti style, which is disruptive.”

“This exhibition intentionally builds bridges between cultures, styles and genres and, in particular, allows us to receive the gifts of younger people who have much to say and from whom we need to hear much,” he insisted.

The new art installation comes on the heels of the selection of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, the first woman to occupy the role in 1,400 years. Mullally has already caused controversy in the broader Anglican communion for her liberal “pro-choice” views on abortion and general wokeness.

Mullally’s appointment comes just weeks after the Anglican church named an openly lesbian woman as the Archbishop of Wales.

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Nineteen Feared Dead in Military Manufacturing Plant Explosion.

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WHAT HAPPENED: An explosion occurred at a Tennessee munitions manufacturer, resulting in multiple fatalities and missing persons.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Accurate Energetic Systems employees and emergency responders.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Friday morning, just before 8 AM, near Bucksnort, Tennessee.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Multiple people are dead,” said an official with Humphrey County Emergency Management.

🎯IMPACT: At least 19 people remain unaccounted for, and several have been hospitalized.

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Authorities have confirmed multiple deaths and ongoing searches for missing people after an explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Tennessee. The blast occurred shortly before 8 AM on Friday near Bucksnort, with officials reporting several fatalities and hospitalized victims. At least 19 people are still unaccounted for.

Emergency crews from Humphrey County are currently managing the response to the aftermath of the explosion. They are working diligently to address the situation and provide assistance.

The cause of the explosion remains undisclosed as investigations continue. Authorities have not yet provided further details on what caused the explosion. Accurate Energetic Systems describes its focus as developing, manufacturing, handling, and storing energetic products for defense and commercial sectors.

This story is developing…

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Hegseth Announces New Qatari Air Force Facility in Idaho.

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WHAT HAPPENED: The Pentagon has agreed to host a Qatari air force facility in Idaho to train pilots on F-15 fighter jets.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the Qatari Emiri Air Force.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced October 10, 2025, regarding Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Today, we’re announcing a letter of acceptance in building a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho,” said Hegseth.

🎯IMPACT: This move is part of a broader military collaboration between the United States and Qatar in an effort to stabilize the regional security situation in the Middle East.

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The Pentagon announced Friday that it has agreed to establish a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stressed that the facility will focus on training Qatari pilots to operate F-15 fighter jets. This move is part of a broader military collaboration between the United States and Qatar in an effort to stabilize the regional security situation in the Middle East.

Hegseth emphasized Qatar’s contributions to the Gaza peace deal, stating, “Today, we’re announcing a letter of acceptance in building a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.”

The National Pulse reported on October 1 that President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order committing the United States to Qatar’s security, a significant move for the non-NATO Arab ally. The order asserts that any armed attack on Qatar’s territory or infrastructure will be seen as a threat to U.S. peace and security.

“The United States shall regard any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure of the State of Qatar as a threat to the peace and security of the United States,” the Executive Order states, continuing: “In the event of such an attack, the United States shall take all lawful and appropriate measures—including diplomatic, economic, and, if necessary, military—to defend the interests of the United States and of the State of Qatar and to restore peace and stability.”

In addition, following the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire, the Trump White House has signalled it will turn its attention to expanding the Abraham Accords, a historic agreement that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states during President Trump’s first term in office. A senior administration official told the press on Thursday, “Hopefully this will lead to much better sentiment and the opportunity to expand the Abraham Accords—to really just change the tone in the region.”

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Trump Threatens ‘MASSIVE’ Tariff Retaliation Over China’s Radical Rare Earth Restrictions.

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WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has responded to China’s radical move to restrict rare earth mineral exports, in which the communist nation enacted extreme conditions on how countries can use the critical materials.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Chinese leader Xi Jinping, manufacturers and the semiconductor industry, China‘s Commerce Ministry, and the U.S. Department of War.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Trump’s response to the Chinese export restrictions was posted on Truth Social on Friday, October 10, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Dependent on what China says about the hostile ‘order’ that they have just put out, I will be forced, as President of the United States of America, to financially counter their move. For every Element that they have been able to monopolize, we have two.” — Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The move by China—which broke the terms of a prior trade truce with the United States—was largely interpreted as Xi Jinping believing Trump was quietly seeking a broader end to the trade conflict. Trump’s Friday post on Truth Social has likely thrown cold water on the Chinese reading of the situation.

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President Donald J. Trump has responded to China’s radical move to restrict rare earth mineral exports, in which the communist nation enacted extreme conditions on how countries can use the critical materials. The move by China—which broke the terms of a prior trade truce with the United States—was largely interpreted as Xi Jinping believing Trump was quietly seeking a broader end to the trade conflict. Trump’s Friday post on Truth Social has likely thrown cold water on the Chinese reading of the situation.

“Some very strange things are happening in China! They are becoming very hostile, and sending letters to Countries throughout the World, that they want to impose Export Controls on each and every element of production having to do with Rare Earths, and virtually anything else they can think of, even if it’s not manufactured in China,” President Trump wrote before detailing the unprecedent export restrictions China is attempting to enact.

He continued: “Our relationship with China over the past six months has been a very good one, thereby making this move on Trade an even more surprising one. I have always felt that they’ve been lying in wait, and now, as usual, I have been proven right!”

Signalling likely further escalation in the U.S. trade war with China and noting that he has not spoken with Xi, Trump stated: “But the U.S. has Monopoly positions also, much stronger and more far reaching than China’s. I have just not chosen to use them, there was never a reason for me to do so—UNTIL NOW!”

“Dependent on what China says about the hostile ‘order’ that they have just put out, I will be forced, as President of the United States of America, to financially counter their move. For every Element that they have been able to monopolize, we have two,” Trump declared, adding: “I never thought it would come to this but perhaps, as with all things, the time has come. Ultimately, though potentially painful, it will be a very good thing, in the end, for the U.S.A. One of the Policies that we are calculating at this moment is a massive increase of Tariffs on Chinese products coming into the United States of America. There are many other countermeasures that are, likewise, under serious consideration.”

The National Pulse reported on Thursday that China imposed new restrictions on exporting rare earth minerals and other critical materials, likely impacting U.S. and. European manufacturers and defense industries. The new export controls were detailed in two notices from China‘s Commerce Ministry.

China, which dominates the global supply of rare earths, stated that the measures are necessary to “safeguard national security and interests.” Under the new rules, foreign exporters of products containing rare earths sourced from China must obtain licenses from Beijing’s commerce ministry. Licenses for products with “military use” will largely be denied, according to Chinese authorities.

The rules also bar Chinese firms from cooperating in specified fields and deny export licenses to foreign entities classified as dual-use or military end users. These restrictions could directly affect American companies that supply the U.S. Department of War. Export applications for advanced semiconductor-related items will now be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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White House Aims to Broaden Abraham Accords Following Israel-Hamas Ceasefire.

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WHAT HAPPENED: Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and hostage deal, prompting the White House to shift focus to expanding the Abraham Accords.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The former Biden government, Trump administration officials, Israel, Hamas, and various Arab states.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Israel-Hamas ceasefire was signed earlier this week, and discussions on expanding the Abraham Accords are ongoing across the Middle East.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Hopefully this will lead to much better sentiment and the opportunity to expand the Abraham Accords — to really just change the tone in the region.” – Senior administration official

🎯IMPACT: The agreement may pave the way for further normalization between Israel and other Arab nations, but challenges remain due to regional mistrust.

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Following the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, the Trump White House is saying it will turn its attention to expanding the Abraham Accords, a historic agreement that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states during President Trump’s first term in office.

A senior administration official told the press on Thursday, “Hopefully this will lead to much better sentiment and the opportunity to expand the Abraham Accords — to really just change the tone in the region.” The Trump administration previously secured agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco, with Saudi Arabia identified as a key target for future normalization.

Despite optimism, challenges remain. “A deal could have been done in six months,” an official noted, criticizing the Biden government’s delay in engaging Saudi Arabia. The war in Gaza and the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attacks have also created obstacles, though the mood has reportedly improved in recent days with both Israel and Hamas reaching an agreement on phase one of U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s peace proposal.

Israel has begun reducing its troop presence in Gaza under the agreement, which includes provisions for humanitarian aid and a 72-hour deadline for Hamas to release remaining hostages. Meanwhile, approximately 200 U.S. troops stationed in the Middle East will assist in monitoring the ceasefire and ensuring aid delivery.

Saudi Arabia continues to link normalization with Israel to progress toward Palestinian statehood, though specifics remain undefined. The U.S.-brokered 20-point ceasefire plan does not guarantee statehood but suggests conditions may eventually allow for Palestinian self-determination.

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Afghan Boat Migrant Guilty of Threatening to Kill Nigel Farage.

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WHAT HAPPENED: Fayaz Khan, a 26-year-old Afghan national, was found guilty of making a threat to kill Nigel Farage, leader of Britain’s Reform Party, in a TikTok video.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Fayaz Khan, Nigel Farage, prosecutor Peter Ratliff, and defence lawyer Charles Royle.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The threatening video was posted in October 2024 from Dunkirk; the trial took place at Southwark Crown Court in Fall 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Given his proximity to guns and love of guns, I was genuinely worried. He says he’s coming to England and he’s going to shoot me.” – Nigel Farage

🎯IMPACT: The jury deliberated for nearly 12 hours before convicting Khan.

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Fayaz Khan, known on TikTok as Mada Pasa, was convicted of making a threat to kill Reform Party leader Nigel Farage in a video posted to his 340,000 followers from Dunkirk, France, in October 2024. In the video, Khan, who has an AK-47 tattoo on his face, stated: “Englishman Nigel… don’t talk shit about me. I come to England because I want to marry your sister. I want to come to England to go pop pop pop,” while making gun signals with his hand.

Farage described the video as “pretty chilling” during his testimony at Southwark Crown Court, adding, “Given his proximity to guns and love of guns, I was genuinely worried.” The Brexit champion said he interpreted the video as a direct threat that Khan was planning to come to England to harm him.

Khan, who attempted to enter the United Kingdom ten times before successfully arriving on a small boat on October 31, 2024, declined to give evidence in court. However, a transcript of his police interview from November 1, 2024, was read to the jury. In it, Khan claimed he “didn’t know who Nigel Farage was” and insisted he “was never going to hurt anyone.” He also stated that gun signals were a regular feature of his TikTok videos and part of his “character.”

Prosecutor Peter Ratliff argued that the video was “sinister and menacing,” dismissing the idea that it was an off-the-cuff comment. Defence lawyer Charles Royle countered that Khan’s actions were more “idiosyncratic, moronic, comedic, eye-catching, attention-seeking” than genuinely threatening.

The jury deliberated for 11 hours and 55 minutes before finding Khan guilty.

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Lawmaker Puts Forward Bill Banning Sharia and Mosques.

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WHAT HAPPENED: A bill to ban Sharia law and mosque construction is being proposed in the Dominican Republic.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Deputy Elías Wessin, president of the Quisqueyano Christian Democratic Party (PQDC).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Bill unveiled in October 2025, in the Dominican Republic.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The security of the Dominican state, and therefore of all Dominicans, is above any other interest or right.” – Elías Wessin

🎯IMPACT: The proposal is expected to face opposition from Muslims and the political establishment.

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Elías Wessin, a Dominican legislator and president of the Quisqueyano Christian Democratic Party (PQDC), has announced plans to introduce a bill banning the practice of Sharia law and the construction of mosques within the Dominican Republic. He cites concerns over national security and social stability as the driving forces behind this proposal.

Commenting on The National Pulse’s reporting on Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni proposing laws to prevent “Islamic separatism” in her country, Wessin said, “Meloni in Italy is doing the right thing and what every authority must do to preserve its nation.”

Elsewhere, he warned that “A mixture of Islam and voodoo is a time bomb, worse than a nuclear one for our country,” referring also to the influx of Haitian illegal immigrants into Dominica. “Believe me, I’m not exaggerating!” he added.

The lawmaker said he fears for “the future of our children and grandchildren,” asking: “What kind of country will they inherit?” He recalled the 1994 Rwandan genocide, where “in just four months (from April to July of that year), more than a million people were massacred.”

Haiti, infamously, conducted a genocide of most of its white population in 1804, shortly after it became independent—likely setting back the abolition of slavery in the United States by decades, with anti-abolitionists often citing the genocide as a major reason for their stance.

Wessin has criticized the Dominican government’s decision to allow the construction of a mosque in Punta Cana, warning that Islamism cannot be allowed to proliferate in a Christian nation like the Dominican Republic, despite the complaints of “progressive anti-imperialists, left-wing liberals, and even the obsequious ‘little right,'” arguing that “the security of the Dominican State, and therefore of the Dominicans, is above any other interest or right.”

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Trump Passed Over for Nobel Prize for Venezuelan Activist Who Praised Him as a ‘Visionary.’

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WHAT HAPPENED: María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote democratic rights in her country.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: María Corina Machado, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, President Donald J. Trump,  and the Nobel Committee.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on October 10, 2025, in Norway.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We have risked everything — our families, our lives, everything. The people of Venezuela have desperately asked for real, strong support. Finally, it’s reaching us.” – María Corina Machado

🎯IMPACT: The award highlights the ongoing struggle for democracy in Venezuela and the international support for efforts to counter Nicolás Maduro’s regime.

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María Corina Machado, a prominent opposition leader in Venezuela, received the Nobel Peace Prize on October 10 for her efforts in promoting democratic rights in her country. The Nobel Committee recognized her continued fight against Nicolás Maduro‘s regime, which has been accused of human rights abuses, including allegations of torture and killings. After winning the peace prize, Machado stated: “We have risked everything—our families, our lives, everything. The people of Venezuela have desperately asked for real, strong support. Finally, it’s reaching us.”

Machado, who has been in hiding due to Maduro’s crackdown on opposition leaders, is also an outspoken supporter of U.S. President Donald J. Trump—himself a Nobel finalist. She has called Trump a “visionary” and the “biggest opportunity we’ve ever had” for ending Maduro’s dictatorial rule over Venezuela. Machado supported Trump’s decision to revoke licenses for energy companies operating in Venezuela, claiming it weakened Maduro’s regime, which she accused of profiting from illicit activities such as drug trafficking and smuggling. Machado has urged the U.S. to increase pressure on Maduro, asserting that his government is nearing collapse.

The Trump administration, which has brokered a number of peace deals in recent months, most recently the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, regards the President being overlooked as political, saying, “President Trump will continue making peace deals, ending wars, and saving lives.”

“He has the heart of a humanitarian, and there will never be anyone like him who can move mountains with the sheer force of his will. The Nobel Committee proved they place politics over peace,” the White House added.

Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela escalated in recent months. The U.S. military, under the orders of President Trump, has begun conducting strikes against Venezuelan drug cartel smuggling boats in the Caribbean. Notably, Senate Democrats—along with Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)—attempted to curtail the strikes by invoking the War Powers Act earlier this week, but that measure failed. Additionally, the U.S. has shifted deployment of a significant number of air and sea military assets to the Caribbean and South American coast, a potential prelude to a larger operation aimed at removing Maduro from power.

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