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Machado to give Trump her Nobel Peace Prize?????? Next week???? (Original Post) AverageOldGuy Jan 2026 OP
Any other source ? JI7 Jan 2026 #1
Trump's own mouth. GreenWave Jan 2026 #37
I doubt it's transferrable. spanone Jan 2026 #2
It's not lapfog_1 Jan 2026 #6
If true Endlessmike56 Jan 2026 #3
Trump's....... lamp_shade Jan 2026 #4
I hope he comes out wearing it around his neck like the dork that he is Walleye Jan 2026 #5
True or not, it would be a pointless gesture. He KNOWS he didn't EARN any prize, honor, or power Attilatheblond Jan 2026 #7
And he cares whether he's earned whatever he's gotten? To him, only fools earn what allegorical oracle Jan 2026 #29
Trump keeps stealing things that he thinks will force people to respect him. Irish_Dem Jan 2026 #8
Trump is a human remora . Hey Joe Jan 2026 #18
A vampire who sucks the life, heart, soul of Americans, the US, and the world. Irish_Dem Jan 2026 #20
Anything for power. choie Jan 2026 #9
It's not transferable. If she wants to give away its physical symbols or the prize money Ocelot II Jan 2026 #10
Exactly. The Nobel Committee officially awarded it to her and they will not recognize the hlthe2b Jan 2026 #14
I maybe they can revoke hers. Giving it to the new Hitler seems to be a valid reason. boston bean Jan 2026 #15
Per the NPP rules, it can't be revoked either. Ocelot II Jan 2026 #16
Apparently, they can't per the statement released earlier by the Nobel Committee spokesperson. hlthe2b Jan 2026 #34
He'd display it and claim it was rightfully his, Ocelot II Jan 2026 #38
Which was... 2naSalit Jan 2026 #31
That's how trump got a purple heart, somebody gave it to him. Americanme Jan 2026 #11
Almost anyone else would have thanked the elderly veteran... 3catwoman3 Jan 2026 #32
We know Trump can be easily manipulated with flattery, so good move for peace in Venezuela if she does this. Doodley Jan 2026 #12
The infuriating thing is that he'll display it proudly and brag about how he "won" it. Ocelot II Jan 2026 #17
She is the one that Venezuelans want to lead their country. everyonematters Jan 2026 #13
She knows that that's how you get on his good side sboatcar Jan 2026 #19
Machado is coming off as a fraud, and might not be into peace all that much. Especially with her head stuck up RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jan 2026 #21
We'll know if she brings the Award to the meeting. no_hypocrisy Jan 2026 #22
Trump gonna steal Peace Prize just like he stole Kennedy Center. Justice Jan 2026 #23
It would be funny TheProle Jan 2026 #24
Like he has the Club World Cup football trophy, singlehandedly winning it. flvegan Jan 2026 #25
Don't forget the FIFA peace prize. TSF is an absolute fool. And we're stuck with him. allegorical oracle Jan 2026 #30
Don't fall for it. underpants Jan 2026 #26
He is shaking her down. pandr32 Jan 2026 #27
Some players who have won the Super Bowl have sold their rings. unblock Jan 2026 #28
As illegitimate as his presidency.... Sogo Jan 2026 #33
I don't care if she does or she doesn't. SamKnause Jan 2026 #35
Trump is going to grab her by the Peace Prize. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jan 2026 #36
Nobel Committee Says Peace Prize Cannot Be Transferred After Machado Says She Wants to 'Share It' With Trump LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2026 #39
MaddowBlog-After Trump rant, Nobel Prize committee issues reminder: Honors are nontransferable LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2026 #40

Walleye

(45,330 posts)
5. I hope he comes out wearing it around his neck like the dork that he is
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:02 AM
Jan 2026

Does he get the money too? I’m sure that’s what he’s interested in.

Attilatheblond

(9,184 posts)
7. True or not, it would be a pointless gesture. He KNOWS he didn't EARN any prize, honor, or power
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:04 AM
Jan 2026

That's why he is insatiable and has to keep destroying things/people/places. Those things remind him daily, possibly hourly, or even moment to moment, that HE IS A FAILURE & Daddy didn't love him. He is a black hole of infantile need and he will destroy everything that gets within his ever growing field of gravity.

We used to put people like him in institutions for their own safety and ours. But taking care of the insane doesn't turn enough profit, so TPTB said 'fuck that' and brainwashed enough people to think their taxes would go down if we left the insane on the streets.

allegorical oracle

(6,531 posts)
29. And he cares whether he's earned whatever he's gotten? To him, only fools earn what
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:29 PM
Jan 2026

they get. That's why he demeaned McCain. Trump prefers a) people who never enlisted in the military, and b) never got captured in battle.

Seriously believe that he more values what he's stolen than what he's earned.

Irish_Dem

(82,150 posts)
8. Trump keeps stealing things that he thinks will force people to respect him.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:06 AM
Jan 2026

The Kennedy Center is another example.

He doesn't understand respect is earned.

Hey Joe

(771 posts)
18. Trump is a human remora .
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:02 AM
Jan 2026

His pathetic neediness and grasping for the fame and accolades of his betters, wether it
is a Purple Heart he did not earn, a Nobel Peace Prize he desperately wanted or attaching his name to the memorial of another president who he knows he will never measure up to.
He is a human incubus, a suckhole of greed and want who knows he will never measure up.

choie

(6,987 posts)
9. Anything for power.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:07 AM
Jan 2026

For those who have.been extolling Machado’s virtues, is extortion a virtue? She’s just as power hungry as trump is. Vile.

Ocelot II

(131,123 posts)
10. It's not transferable. If she wants to give away its physical symbols or the prize money
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:09 AM
Jan 2026

she can do it, but as far as the Nobel Committee is concerned she's still the recipient.

hlthe2b

(114,502 posts)
14. Exactly. The Nobel Committee officially awarded it to her and they will not recognize the
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:35 AM
Jan 2026

transfer. It is so damned cringey that we have a pResident this damned petty and small.

Ocelot II

(131,123 posts)
16. Per the NPP rules, it can't be revoked either.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:53 AM
Jan 2026

Once it's awarded it's a done deal for all eternity. There was a huge shitstorm when it was awarded to Henry Kissinger, and if the committee could have revoked it they probably would have.

hlthe2b

(114,502 posts)
34. Apparently, they can't per the statement released earlier by the Nobel Committee spokesperson.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:57 PM
Jan 2026

She can give the money away and the medallion, if she chooses, but there is no recognition of transfer.

Tough luck, you pathetic orange POS...

Aren't we proud?

Ocelot II

(131,123 posts)
38. He'd display it and claim it was rightfully his,
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 02:53 PM
Jan 2026

though he’d have to alter the medal or have a replica made that had his name on it and not hers. And I have no doubt that he would do that.

2naSalit

(103,796 posts)
31. Which was...
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:42 PM
Jan 2026

Probably a mistake in the first place. Have to say, I was disappointed that she got it.

Americanme

(537 posts)
11. That's how trump got a purple heart, somebody gave it to him.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:09 AM
Jan 2026

What a joke. How could it possibly mean anything to him, knowing he didn't earn it, doesn't deserve it. He is a joke.

3catwoman3

(29,726 posts)
32. Almost anyone else would have thanked the elderly veteran...
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:50 PM
Jan 2026

...for the gesture but insisted that he keep it. But not Trump, no way.

Doodley

(12,052 posts)
12. We know Trump can be easily manipulated with flattery, so good move for peace in Venezuela if she does this.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:23 AM
Jan 2026

Ocelot II

(131,123 posts)
17. The infuriating thing is that he'll display it proudly and brag about how he "won" it.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:55 AM
Jan 2026

everyonematters

(4,238 posts)
13. She is the one that Venezuelans want to lead their country.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:26 AM
Jan 2026

If it will get Trump to support her, what the hell.

sboatcar

(863 posts)
19. She knows that that's how you get on his good side
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:12 AM
Jan 2026

Appeal to his vanity and delicate ego.

Its gross, but it works.

RedWhiteBlueIsRacist

(2,203 posts)
21. Machado is coming off as a fraud, and might not be into peace all that much. Especially with her head stuck up
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:39 AM
Jan 2026

Trump's warmongering ass.

no_hypocrisy

(55,275 posts)
22. We'll know if she brings the Award to the meeting.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 12:02 PM
Jan 2026

Or TSF can ask if he can “borrow it for a little while” and not return it.

flvegan

(66,485 posts)
25. Like he has the Club World Cup football trophy, singlehandedly winning it.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:06 PM
Jan 2026

What a fucking doofus.

underpants

(197,049 posts)
26. Don't fall for it.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:14 PM
Jan 2026

Don't fall for it Maria. He'd take it and you'll get nothing

You’d have no real authenticity or support. You’d be lucky to see next Christmas. Maduro’s henchmen are still everywhere there.

unblock

(56,247 posts)
28. Some players who have won the Super Bowl have sold their rings.
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:18 PM
Jan 2026

So you can buy a superbowl ring, cool show to people, but doesn't mean squat.

Sogo

(7,291 posts)
33. As illegitimate as his presidency....
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 01:55 PM
Jan 2026

but he'll accept it in his delusional mind and believe it to be real. It's only hardware to him, no meaning behind it.

LetMyPeopleVote

(181,602 posts)
39. Nobel Committee Says Peace Prize Cannot Be Transferred After Machado Says She Wants to 'Share It' With Trump
Fri Jan 9, 2026, 05:04 PM
Jan 2026

This award is not transferable



https://www.latintimes.com/nobel-committee-says-peace-prize-cannot-transferred-after-machado-says-she-wants-share-it-trump-593332

The Norwegian Nobel Institute said that a Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred or shared with another person, responding to comments by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who said she wanted to "share" her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize with U.S. President Donald Trump.

"A Nobel Prize cannot be revoked nor transferred to others. Once the laureate or laureates are announced, the decision is final," said Erik Aasheim, a spokesperson for the Norwegian Nobel Institute, which serves as the secretariat for the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Aasheim added that while the prize itself is not transferable, laureates are free to dispose of the prize money as they see fit.

The statement followed remarks by Machado during a Fox News interview on Monday, in which she praised Trump's actions that led to the capture of Venezuela's former president, Nicolás Maduro, and said that "because this is the prize of the Venezuelan people, certainly we want to give it to him and share it with him." Machado said she had not spoken directly with Trump since October, when she dedicated the award to him after it was announced.

LetMyPeopleVote

(181,602 posts)
40. MaddowBlog-After Trump rant, Nobel Prize committee issues reminder: Honors are nontransferable
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 10:36 AM
Jan 2026

One observer summarized the circumstances this way: “It’s hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become.”



https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/after-trump-rant-nobel-prize-committee-issues-reminder-honors-are-non-transferable

But those weren’t his only provocative thoughts on the subject. A day earlier, the Republican sat down with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, and the discussion turned to Machado. Trump said that he’d heard Machado — who’s eager to lead her home country and who’s taken steps to curry favor with the Republican administration — wants to give him the prize, and that it would be “a great honor.”

It was at that point that the officials responsible for the award apparently felt the need to issue a clarification of sorts. The Associated Press reported:

The organization that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize is throwing cold water on talk of Venezuelan opposition leader María 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 on Friday.


“The decision is final and stands for all time,” the institute explained in a written statement.

It was, as best as I can tell, the first time in the 125-year history of the award that the Nobel Prize committee found it necessary to issue such a clarification. It also led The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum to note, summarizing the circumstances, “It’s hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become.”
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