Following remarks by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado suggesting she might give her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump, the Norwegian Nobel Institute issued a statement saying the award cannot be transferred.
From the New York Times:
On Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Institute clarified the rules governing the award, writing that the facts were “clear and well established.”
“Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared or transferred to others,” the institute wrote. “The decision is final and stands for all time.”
On Monday, Ms. Machado, speaking to Sean Hannity on Fox News, said that presenting the prize to Mr. Trump would be an act of gratitude from the Venezuelan people for the removal of Nicolás Maduro, the country’s president who was captured last week by the United States.
Mr. Trump indicated on Thursday that he would meet with Ms. Machado next week in Washington. The news came after Mr. Trump said that he would not support her to lead the country after the U.S. seizure of Mr. Maduro.
It’s not clear if Machado believes gifting Trump with the honor would somehow curry his favor in her moving into a leadership position in Venezuela.
COLLINS: If Machado gives you her Nobel Peace Prize, will that change your view about her running that country?
TRUMP: Well, I have to speak to her. I think it’s very nice she wants to come in, and that’s what I understand the reason is. Because Norway is very embarrassed by… pic.twitter.com/5ZW4vGcbP9
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 9, 2026
Trump: I can’t think of anybody in history who should get the Nobel prize more than me…
*Ten Minutes Later*
Trump on Acquiring Greenland: If we do not do it the easy way, we will do it the hard way. pic.twitter.com/XZzmIVYIJe
— Acyn (@Acyn) January 9, 2026
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