Donald Trump did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize last year, an outcome he has openly criticized. The award was given to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her efforts to promote democratic rights in Venezuela. Trump has repeatedly said he believes he deserved the prize instead.
After receiving the award, Machado visited Trump at the White House. During the meeting, she symbolically presented the Nobel Peace Prize medal to him. She said the gesture reflected her belief that Trump played a major role in recent developments in Venezuela and supported the cause of freedom.
The Nobel Foundation responded soon after, making it clear that Nobel Prizes cannot be transferred or shared, even symbolically. It stressed that the award belongs only to the official recipient and must follow strict rules set by the foundation.
Trump’s communications team strongly pushed back against the statement. They argued that Trump deserves recognition for his actions since returning to office, including claims that he helped bring an end to several international conflicts.
Machado has continued to publicly praise Trump and said she dedicated her award to him in spirit. The Nobel Foundation has remained firm, stating that the prize officially remains with Machado alone.