Overview
- Norway’s Nobel Institute reiterated that a Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared or revoked and that the committee’s decision is final under its statutes.
- Venezuelan laureate María Corina Machado told Fox News she would like to give or share her 2025 prize with President Donald Trump, having previously dedicated the honor to him and the Venezuelan people.
- Trump said he would accept the prize if offered, called it a great honor and a shame for Norway that he was not awarded, and indicated Machado is expected in Washington next week, likely Tuesday or Wednesday.
- The exchange is driven by politics surrounding the U.S. operation that captured Nicolás Maduro and brought him to U.S. custody, which Machado hailed as a step toward democratic transition.
- Trump has questioned Machado’s support inside Venezuela and currently backs interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, underscoring tensions over the country’s post-Maduro direction.