Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado proposed to give the Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado announced her readiness to hand over her Nobel Peace Prize to the US President Donald Trump as a symbol of gratitude from the Venezuelan people for his arrest Nicolas Maduro.
Statement of the opposition
According to Machado, the decision is symbolic and reflects gratitude for the actions of the United States, which, in her opinion, were key to ending authoritarian rule in Venezuela. She emphasised that Maduro's arrest was a «turning point» for the country and gave a chance for democratic change.
Context.
The Nobel Peace Prize is traditionally awarded for contributions to peacekeeping, human rights and democracy. Machado's proposal caused a wide response, as the transfer of the prize to another person is not provided for by the formal rules of the Nobel Committee, but can have a political and symbolic effect.
Trump's position
Previously. Donald Trump has repeatedly stated his desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In 2025, he publicly expressed his disappointment that his efforts in international security and diplomacy were not recognised by the Nobel Committee.
Reaction of the international community
So far, there has been no official reaction from the Nobel Committee. Experts note that Machado's statement is more of a political gesture of support for the United States and a signal to the international community about Washington's role in Venezuelan events.
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