Night Line: Nobel Institute Stated that Peace Prize Cannot Be Transferred After Machado’s Trump Suggestion

Last updated: January 10, 2026 7:23 pm

Mujeeb Osman 2 months ago

Chicago – Janaury 10, 2026

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The Norwegian Nobel Institute has firmly stated that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked following Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s public suggestion to give it to U.S. President Donald Trump. Machado, the 2025 laureate honored for her fight against Venezuela’s dictatorship, expressed willingness during a January 5 Fox News interview to “share” the award with Trump, crediting his role in supporting democratic transition.

Official Stance

Institute spokesperson Jørgen Watne emphasized the prize’s finality: once awarded, it belongs solely to the laureate and stands for all time. Nobel Foundation statutes prohibit reallocation, limiting joint awards to three recipients decided at announcement. This clarification addresses speculation fueled by Machado’s remarks and Trump’s acceptance comments.

Venezuela Context

Machado, barred from the 2024 election and in hiding, dedicated the prize partly to Trump upon its October 2025 reveal. She advocates opposition-led transition over Maduro allies, amid her inability to attend Oslo ceremonies due to travel bans.

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With 26 years of journalism experience across Urdu and English newspapers, he has built a reputation for thoughtful, community-focused reporting. Mujeeb Osman previously served as the Chicago in-charge of The Muslim Observer, where he covered local, national, and international issues impacting diverse communities. At Chicago Patriot News, he continues his commitment to delivering accurate, balanced, and compelling stories. His work reflects a deep interest in immigration issues, public policy, and American politics, areas he has followed closely throughout his career. At Chicago Patriot News, he continues his commitment to delivering accurate, balanced, and compelling stories that illuminate the challenges and perspectives shaping today’s public discourse.