Nobel Peace Center issues rare response after Venezuelan opposition leader gives her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump

January 17, 2026 by Nadia

Machado has previously said she “dedicated” her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, arguing that his actions marked a historic turning point for justice, freedom, and human dignity—not just for Venezuela, but globally.

Despite the symbolic exchange, the Nobel Committee reaffirmed that the Nobel Peace Prize remains legally and officially tied to the person who was originally awarded it, for all time.