Nobel Institute Responds to Proposal of Peace Prize for Trump
The suggestion made by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 to U.S. President Donald Trump has prompted an official response from the Nobel Institute in Norway. The Institute confirmed that the prize cannot be transferred, shared, or rescinded.
In a statement, the Institute clarified that the decision regarding the award is final and cannot be contested, based on the regulations governing the prize. It also noted that the awarding committees do not comment on the actions or opinions of laureates after the award is granted.
In an interview with Fox News, Machado expressed that awarding the prize to Trump would symbolize the gratitude of the Venezuelan people following the ousting of former President Nicolás Maduro, who was recently arrested by U.S. authorities.
She added: "Has the prize ever been offered to Trump? Well, that hasn't happened yet."
Trump, for his part, indicated his willingness to accept the award, stating he would be honored to receive it if Machado presents it to him during their scheduled meeting in Washington next week. This reflects his longstanding desire to link the award to his previous diplomatic achievements.
However, the regulations governing the Nobel Peace Prize are quite strict regarding the transfer or sharing of the award, making any attempts to alter the laureates after the announcement illegal and impossible.
