WASHINGTON â The organization that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize threw cold water on talk of Venezuelan opposition leader MarÃa Corina Machado giving her recent award to President Donald Trump.
Once the Nobel Peace Prize is announced, it can't be revoked, transferred or shared with others, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said in a short statement Friday. "The decision is final and stands for all time," it said.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado addresses supporters Jan. 9, 2025, at a protest against President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, a day ahead of Maduro's inauguration ceremony.
The statement comes after Machado said she'd like to give or share the prize with Trump, who oversaw the successful U.S. operation to capture authoritarian Venezuelan President NicolÃĄs Maduro on Jan. 3. He faces drug trafficking charges in New York.
"I certainly would love to be able to personally tell him that we believe â the Venezuelan people, because this is a prize of the Venezuelan people â certainly want to, to give it to him and share it with him," Machado told Fox News host Sean Hannity last week. "What he has done is historic. It's a huge step towards a democratic transition."
Trump coveted and openly campaigned for winning the Nobel Prize himself since his return to office. Machado dedicated her prize to Trump, along with the people of Venezuela, shortly after it was announced.
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado displays vote tally sheets Aug. 28, 2024, in Caracas, Venezuela, during a protest against the reelection of President Nicolas Maduro one month after the disputed presidential vote that she says the opposition won by a landslide.
When it comes to governing Venezuela after Maduro's capture, Trump so far backed someone else: acting President Delcy RodrÃguez, who served as vice president under Maduro.
He's called Machado a "very nice woman" but said she doesn't have the support within Venezuela to govern, even though the U.S. and most observers determined her opposition movement defeated Maduro in Venezuela's last election.
Trump told Hannity on Thursday that Machado plans to visit this week and referred to a potential Peace Prize offering as a "great honor." On Friday, Trump announced heâd meet with Machado either Tuesday or Wednesday.
A representative for Machado did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.
Venezuelans, others around the world react to Maduro's capture
Government supporters rip an American flag in half Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces captured President NicolÃĄs Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain, after the U.S. captured Maduro.
Protesters rally Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, outside the White House in Washington, after the U.S. captured Maduro.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Santiago, Chile, after Trump announced Maduro was captured.
A woman cries Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, during a rally of Maduro's supporters in Caracas, Venezuela.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after Trump announced that the U.S. captured Maduro.
Supporters of Venezuelan President NicolÃĄs Maduro embrace Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in downtown Caracas, Venezuela, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced Maduro was captured.
Government supporters display posters of Venezuelan President NicolÃĄs Maduro, right, and former President Hugo ChÃĄvez on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in downtown Caracas, Venezuela, after Trump announced Maduro's capture.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced Maduro was captured.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain, after Maduro's capture.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain, after the U.S. captured Maduro.
People stand near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla.
Maribel Gonzalez celebrates Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, outside Versailles Cuban Cuisine in Miami after the U.S. captured Maduro.
Venezuelans gather Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Quito, Ecuador, after the U.S. captured Maduro.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Lima, Peru, after the U.S. captured Maduro.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Santiago, Chile, while holding an image of Maduro with a message that reads in Spanish: "Thanks Chile, we will soon leave."
A government supporter holds dolls of President NicolÃĄs Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a rally Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Caracas, Venezuela.
Venezuelans watch a live televised broadcast of Trump speaking at a Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, news conference about the capture of Maduro, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Lima, Peru, after the U.S. captured Maduro.
People demonstrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, outside the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City against the U.S. capture of Maduro.
Gustavo Garagorry celebrates Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, outside Versailles Cuban Cuisine in Miami after Trump announced Maduro was captured.
People celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, outside Versailles Cuban Cuisine in Miami after Trump announced Maduro was captured.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Quito, Ecuador, after Trump announced Maduro was captured.
