The Norwegian Nobel Institute has firmly dismissed claims suggesting that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado could pass on or share her nobel peace prize with former US President Donald Trump. In a clear and authoritative statement, the institute reiterated that once the Nobel Peace Prize is announced, it cannot be withdrawn, transferred, or shared with any individual under any circumstances.
According to the institute, the rules governing the Nobel Peace Prize are absolute and non-negotiable. “The decision is final and stands for all time,” the statement said, leaving no room for reinterpretation or symbolic gestures following the award announcement.
The clarification came after Machado publicly stated her desire to dedicate the Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump, crediting him for his role in the US-led operation that resulted in the arrest of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro. Maduro currently faces serious criminal allegations in New York, including charges related to cocaine trafficking.
Speaking during an interview with Fox News anchor Sean Hannity earlier this week, Machado expressed her admiration for Trump’s actions. She said she would love to personally tell Trump that the Venezuelan people see the prize as belonging to them and that they would want to share it with him. Machado described Trump’s actions as historic and called them a significant step toward restoring democracy in Venezuela.
Soon after the Nobel Peace Prize announcement, Machado publicly dedicated the award to both Trump and the Venezuelan people, a move that quickly gained global attention. Trump, who has openly campaigned for the Nobel Peace Prize since returning to office, welcomed the recognition and described the gesture as meaningful.
Despite this praise, Trump has not thrown his political weight behind Machado as Venezuela’s future leader. Instead, he has expressed support for Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s vice president, as the acting president following Maduro’s arrest. This position has raised questions about Washington’s long-term strategy for Venezuela’s political transition.
Trump referred to Machado as a “very nice woman” but added that she currently lacks the political backing required to govern the country effectively. He described the idea of receiving a Peace Prize as a “great honor” and confirmed during a recent media appearance that Machado is expected to visit the United States next week.
A request for comment sent to Machado’s spokesperson did not receive an immediate response at the time of publication.
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