The Nobel Committee’s Historic Statement on Prize Transfers

The air has recently been filled with strong words against US President Donald Trump, who has drawn criticism for his remarks regarding the Nobel Peace Prize.

This situation unfolded after the Nobel Committee issued a groundbreaking statement clarifying the rules about the transferability of the prize. The clarification was triggered by an unexpected gesture from Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who expressed her willingness to give her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump.

The Nobel Committee made it clear that once awarded, the Peace Prize cannot be ‘revoked, shared, or transferred.’

On their official website, the Norwegian Nobel Committee addressed numerous inquiries concerning the permanence of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate’s status. They stated that, “Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others. The decision is final and stands for all time.”

Machado received the honorary award for her efforts in rescuing Venezuela from what she described as a transition into ‘a brutal, authoritarian state.’

Her bold offer followed significant events on January 3, when Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, was seized during a raid on the capital and brought to New York City for trial.

In a recent interview, Trump argued that he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming credit for ending ‘eight and a quarter’ wars. He shared with Fox News’s Sean Hannity, “When you put out eight wars, in theory, you should get one for each war. It’s not about the Nobel Prize; it’s about saving millions of lives, which makes me feel proud.”

During the conversation, Hannity asked if Trump would accept the Nobel Peace Prize from Machado, to which Trump replied, “I hear she intends to visit next week. It’s always nice to greet such distinguished individuals.”

His comments prompted sharp criticism, with political commentator Harry Sisson remarking, “This is deeply embarrassing for the United States. He’s insisting on receiving a Nobel Prize instead of supporting Machado unless he gets it. It’s childish.”

Another critic added, “A courageous woman secures a Nobel for liberating her homeland, and he sees it only as a decoration for his shelf. The self-centeredness is astonishing.”

María Corina Machado shared her perspective with Fox News, declaring, “Let’s be clear. Upon winning the Nobel Peace Prize, I dedicated it to Trump, believing he merits it.”

She continued by saying, “Many believed that achieving this feat was beyond reach, especially considering what occurred on Saturday, 3 January.”

Machado concluded, “I firmly believe he deserves recognition. January 3 represents a historic victory for justice over tyranny. It’s a key moment not only for Venezuelans but for humanity at large, marking progress in the pursuit of freedom and dignity.”