Overview
- The Norwegian Nobel Institute stated that once announced, a Nobel Peace Prize cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred, calling the decision final.
- The clarification followed María Corina Machado’s remarks that she wanted to give or share her 2025 prize with President Trump, which she had dedicated to him.
- Trump told Fox News it would be a “great honor” to receive the prize and said he expects to meet Machado in Washington next week.
- Despite praising her, Trump has backed acting leader Delcy Rodríguez rather than Machado to govern Venezuela following Nicolás Maduro’s capture on U.S. drug charges.
- Reporting says Trump’s pursuit of Nobel recognition influenced his reluctance to support Machado, while the Institute notes it does not revisit laureate status once awarded.