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A political storm has erupted after Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado handed over her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House, prompting sharp criticism from Norwegian leaders, Nobel officials and <\/p>\n
The Nobel Committee and the Norwegian Nobel Institute quickly clarified that the handover carries no legal or symbolic weight. Under Nobel statutes, the Peace Prize cannot be transferred or reassigned; while a laureate may dispose of the physical medal, the title and honour remain permanently with the recipient. Machado, therefore, remains the official laureate, and Trump does not acquire Nobel status.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, Machado described the gesture as recognition of Trump\u2019s support for Venezuela\u2019s democratic movement and later said the moment was emotional. Trump, who has repeatedly claimed he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize, said Machado left the medal with him and called it a sign of \u201cmutual respect."<\/p>\n
Online reaction was similarly polarised, with critics questioning Trump\u2019s willingness to accept another person\u2019s prize and others defending Machado\u2019s act as symbolic. Despite the controversy, Trump\u2019s stance on Venezuela has continued to be guided by US strategic interests, including access to the country\u2019s oil resources.<\/p>\n
Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize last year for promoting democratic rights in Venezuela and opposing authoritarian rule.<\/p>\n
Despite the gesture, Trump has continued to signal support for Venezuela\u2019s current leadership contingent on alignment with Washington\u2019s strategic interests, including access to the country\u2019s oil reserves.<\/p>\n
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