Machado Offered Trump Her Nobel, but Prize Institute Says It’s Not Allowed

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Jonathan WolfeJanuary 10, 2026 at 07:13 PM

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In January 2026, the Norwegian Nobel Institute clarified that Nobel Prizes cannot be transferred after María Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, offered hers to former U.S. President Donald Trump. Machado intended to give Trump the prize as gratitude from the Venezuelan people for his role in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Trump, who has long desired the award, expressed interest in accepting it. However, the Nobel Institute stated that once a prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred, and the decision is final. Trump also stated that he would not support Machado leading Venezuela.

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