Nobel Institute Affirms Peace Prize Cannot Be Transferred After Machado's Offer to Trump

The Norwegian Nobel Institute has stated that the Nobel Peace Prize is non-transferable, following Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's expression of intent to share her award with U.S. President Donald Trump. In a recent interview, Machado conveyed her desire to "give it to him and share it with him" on behalf of the Venezuelan people, acknowledging Trump's role in the U.S. operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Responding to Machado's remarks, the Norwegian Nobel Committee and the Norwegian Nobel Institute issued a statement emphasizing that once a Nobel Prize is awarded, it "cannot be revoked, shared or transferred to others." They further clarified that the decision is final and unalterable.

President Trump, who has previously expressed interest in receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, commented on Machado's offer, stating, "That would be a great honor." The two are scheduled to meet in Washington next week.

The Nobel Institute also noted that, as a matter of principle, it does not comment on the actions or statements of laureates after they have been awarded the prize.