Venezuela Opposition Leader's Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Trump Can't Be Changed, Organization Says
The Norwegian Nobel Institute has made it clear that the recent award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado cannot be revoked or shared with others, including President Donald Trump.
Machado had hinted at giving the prize to Trump, citing his role in the US operation that captured authoritarian Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, who is facing drug trafficking charges. However, the institute has stated that once a Nobel Peace Prize is announced, it becomes final and cannot be altered.
Despite this, Machado's comments sparked interest from Trump, who expressed his gratitude for being considered for the award. The two were set to meet in Washington next week, but Trump had previously backed acting President Delcy Rodríguez instead of Machado as a potential leader for Venezuela after Maduro's capture.
In an interview with CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil, Machado maintained that she was ready and willing to serve the Venezuelan people, despite lacking support within the country. Her coalition has elected president-elect Edmundo González, who is recognized by the US and other governments as the winner of the 2024 election against Maduro.
The Norwegian Nobel Institute's statement serves as a reminder that once a prize is awarded, it cannot be changed or shared with others. Machado's decision to dedicate the award to Trump has raised questions about the legitimacy of her claim to leadership in Venezuela, but it remains to be seen how this will play out in the country's ongoing political crisis.
The Norwegian Nobel Institute has made it clear that the recent award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado cannot be revoked or shared with others, including President Donald Trump.
Machado had hinted at giving the prize to Trump, citing his role in the US operation that captured authoritarian Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, who is facing drug trafficking charges. However, the institute has stated that once a Nobel Peace Prize is announced, it becomes final and cannot be altered.
Despite this, Machado's comments sparked interest from Trump, who expressed his gratitude for being considered for the award. The two were set to meet in Washington next week, but Trump had previously backed acting President Delcy Rodríguez instead of Machado as a potential leader for Venezuela after Maduro's capture.
In an interview with CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil, Machado maintained that she was ready and willing to serve the Venezuelan people, despite lacking support within the country. Her coalition has elected president-elect Edmundo González, who is recognized by the US and other governments as the winner of the 2024 election against Maduro.
The Norwegian Nobel Institute's statement serves as a reminder that once a prize is awarded, it cannot be changed or shared with others. Machado's decision to dedicate the award to Trump has raised questions about the legitimacy of her claim to leadership in Venezuela, but it remains to be seen how this will play out in the country's ongoing political crisis.
I'm low-key surprised they said no way José to revoking that Nobel Prize for Machado! Can you imagine if she tries to give it to Trump and the Norwegian Institute is all like "Uh, nope, not happening"? 
And Trump actually wants it? That's a whole 'nother can of worms right there. What's up with Machado thinking he's the peacemaker in Venezuela when he's got a history of being super aggressive with Maduro? 
Still, I guess only time will tell how this all plays out and what it means for Venezuela's future. 
I'm low-key confused by this whole thing... so María Corina Machado gets the Nobel Peace Prize and now she's giving it to Trump? 
. But what really got me thinking is how María Corina Machado's decision to give the prize to Trump might affect her own credibility as a leader in Venezuela 
. She's already facing opposition from some quarters, and now this... it just raises more questions about whether she's got the support of the Venezuelan people behind her 
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. First, he's not interested; then he is 
... I guess you never know what politicians are thinking 
. The thing is, though, if this is really about Machado wanting to serve the Venezuelan people, how does that play out in practice? Can she unite the country behind her when it seems like everyone's already got their own agenda 
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plus his track record on human rights isn't exactly spotless. anyway, i guess it's a bold move by machado and we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out in venezuela 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one. Who does Trump think he is? 
And what about the people of Venezuela who actually voted for González in the election? Are they just supposed to forget that now? 
... and now they're saying the award can't be changed? that's just great, more cover-up stuff 
... what really happened with those US operations in venezuela? was it all just a big setup? 
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I'm not sure what's more surprising, that Machado thought she could just give away a Nobel Prize or that Trump is actually interested in receiving one! 
The whole thing feels like a big joke to me - I mean, who tries to negotiate with the US president over a prize? And what about all the drama and back-and-forth between Maduro's supporters and Trump's team? It just makes you wonder if anyone really has their priorities straight right now. 
Trump is literally a winner for capturing Maduro, so thats def a worthy cause to support 
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