Nobel Institute Responds to Proposal of Peace Prize for Trump by Venezuelan Opposition Leader
The suggestion by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to award the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump has elicited an official response from the Nobel Institute in Norway. The Institute confirmed that the prize cannot be transferred, shared, or rescinded in any manner.
In a statement, the Institute clarified that the decision to award the prize is final and cannot be contested, adhering to the regulations governing the award. It emphasized that the awarding committees do not comment on the actions or opinions of laureates after they receive the prize.
Machado stated in an interview with Fox News that her proposal to award the prize to Trump represents a gesture of gratitude from the Venezuelan people following the ousting of former President Nicolás Maduro, who was recently arrested by U.S. authorities.
She remarked: "Has the prize been offered to Trump? Well, that hasn’t happened yet."
Trump has indicated his willingness to accept the prize, expressing that he would be honored if Machado formally extends the offer during their upcoming meeting in Washington next week. He referenced his longstanding aspiration to receive the award and his previous diplomatic achievements.
However, the Nobel Peace Prize regulations are stringent regarding the transfer or sharing of awards, making any attempts to alter the laureates after the announcement illegal and unfeasible.
