Trump is not averse to receiving the Nobel Peace Prize

Trump says he is ready to accept Nobel Peace Prize from Venezuela's opposition leader

President of the United States Donald Trump said he would not object to the Venezuelan opposition leader receiving the Nobel Peace Prize Maria Corina Machado. This is reported by the The Washington Post.

According to the newspaper, the statement was made during Trump's conversation with journalists, where he commented on a possible initiative by the Venezuelan opposition to nominate him for the award.

Reaction of the Nobel Committee

In response to the discussion, the Nobel Committee emphasised that the rules of the prize do not provide for opportunities:

• cancellation of the decision after the winner is announced;

• transferring the award to another person;

• any exceptions or revisions to the results.

The committee stressed that the decision to award the Nobel Prize is final and remains in force forever.

Context.

Issues surrounding the possible nomination Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize has been raised in the public space many times in recent years. Trump himself has repeatedly stated that he considers his diplomatic initiatives to be underestimated by the international community.

Venezuela remains one of the key areas of US foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere amid a political crisis, sanctions pressure and attempts at international mediation.