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Nobel Institute Rejects Trump Peace Prize Sharing Proposal

1/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Norwegian Nobel Institute says the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred or shared after award, responding to María Corina Machado's request to give the 2025 prize to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Machado proposed sharing the award as thanks for U.S. actions against Maduro, and Trump said he would accept the prize if offered.
The Nobel Committee says the award decision is final and cannot be altered.

History

Historical Context

In 1974, the Nobel Committee established regulations prohibiting the sharing of the Peace Prize, a decision influenced by the controversial 1973 award to Henry Kissinger and Lê Duc Tho, which sparked significant backlash. This move aimed to uphold the award's integrity, emphasizing individual contributions to peace amidst ongoing debates about its political implications, as seen in María Corina Machado's recent proposal to honor Donald Trump.

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Story summary

The Norwegian Nobel Institute says the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred or shared after award, responding to María Corina Machado's request to give the 2025 prize to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Machado proposed sharing the award as thanks for U.S. actions against Maduro, and Trump said he would accept the prize if offered.
The Nobel Committee says the award decision is final and cannot be altered.

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