Norway's Nobel Peace Prize is Off-Limits to Machado's Gift to Trump, Organization Says.
The Norwegian Nobel Institute has shot down plans by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to give the recent Nobel Peace Prize award to President Donald Trump. According to the organization, once the prize is announced, it cannot be revoked or shared with others, effectively making any attempt to do so futile.
Machado had initially indicated her intention to award the prize to both herself and Mr. Trump, who oversaw a successful US operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who faces drug trafficking charges in New York. Machado's comments on Fox News host Sean Hannity sparked controversy, with Trump welcoming the idea, saying it would be "a great honor" if she were to give him the award.
However, the Norwegian Nobel Institute has clarified that its rules state that once an award is announced, it cannot be changed or transferred. The organization emphasized that its decision is final and irreversible.
Machado's comments have raised questions about her intentions and whether she genuinely believes Trump deserves the prize for his role in Maduro's capture. While Machado claims to have a coalition that has won recognition from governments like the US, it remains to be seen how she plans to govern Venezuela after Maduro's capture.
In an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil earlier this week, Machado expressed her confidence that she and her coalition could lead Venezuela towards democracy. She argued that they had been mandated by the people of Venezuela to serve as their leaders.
The Norwegian Nobel Institute has shot down plans by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to give the recent Nobel Peace Prize award to President Donald Trump. According to the organization, once the prize is announced, it cannot be revoked or shared with others, effectively making any attempt to do so futile.
Machado had initially indicated her intention to award the prize to both herself and Mr. Trump, who oversaw a successful US operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who faces drug trafficking charges in New York. Machado's comments on Fox News host Sean Hannity sparked controversy, with Trump welcoming the idea, saying it would be "a great honor" if she were to give him the award.
However, the Norwegian Nobel Institute has clarified that its rules state that once an award is announced, it cannot be changed or transferred. The organization emphasized that its decision is final and irreversible.
Machado's comments have raised questions about her intentions and whether she genuinely believes Trump deserves the prize for his role in Maduro's capture. While Machado claims to have a coalition that has won recognition from governments like the US, it remains to be seen how she plans to govern Venezuela after Maduro's capture.
In an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil earlier this week, Machado expressed her confidence that she and her coalition could lead Venezuela towards democracy. She argued that they had been mandated by the people of Venezuela to serve as their leaders.
so like what is machado thinking here? giving the nobel peace prize to trump? that's like totally against everything the prize is supposed to stand for 
i mean i get it she wants to give credit to someone who helped her out, but it's not gonna look good on her either. and what about the people of venezuela? don't they deserve a leader who cares about their future, not just some random politician who happens to be in power 
. Like, what's next? Giving it to Putin for annexing Ukraine? 
The Norwegian Nobel Institute just clamped down on her idea and rightfully so. Once that prize is announced, it's final, not up for grabs. And let's be real, Trump hasn't exactly been known for his peaceful endeavors...
. It raises some serious questions about Machado's intentions and whether she really thinks he deserves the award for just taking down Maduro 
... I mean, come on, you can't just take back an award once it's announced, right? It's like trying to unscramble eggs 
. The Norwegian Nobel Institute is super clear about their rules, and Machado should know that too. 
? I don't think it's cool when politicians try to manipulate awards like that. It just looks weird 
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. But still, she needs to focus on doing the right thing instead of trying to boost her own ego 
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. But then this Norwegian thing comes along and is all "Nuh-uh, you can't just do that" 
. Like, I get it, the prize has to be awarded once, but what's the point of even having a Nobel Peace Prize if anyone can just give it away like candy? 
It seems pretty weird to me, especially since Trump was involved in this whole thing with Maduro and all that drama 
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, but I'm not sure how well that's gonna play out. The people of Venezuela have spoken, but can she really lead them towards democracy? 
I guess only time will tell if this whole thing is just a bunch of hot air 
machados idea sounds like just drama 
her coalition might be recognized by some governments but whats the real plan here?
on this one. If the prize is announced, it's final 
no revoking or sharing with others 
. It's all about the integrity of the award and not letting politics get in the way 
. Trump's role in Maduro's capture is a big one, but does Machado think she can really govern Venezuela without Maduro? 
. Machado's gotta do better than that if she wants to lead Venezuela anywhere 
The Norwegian Nobel Institute is literally stonewalling Machado's attempts to award Trump with the prize, and it's just more proof that they're out of touch. I mean, who do they think they are, anyway? 
It's all about control and keeping things boring.
