Pic Talk: Trump With Nobel Prize, But How??

United States, president, Donald Trump has been making every year to win the Nobel prize but he is failing to do so. Now, Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado, who received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her long standing fight for democracy, made headlines after handing over her Nobel medal to US President Donald Trump during a White House meeting on January 15, 2026.

Machado described the move as a symbolic gesture, crediting Trump for his role in intensifying pressure on Nicolás Maduro’s regime and backing efforts to restore democracy in Venezuela.Trump accepted the medal and publicly acknowledged the gesture, calling it a mark of mutual respect. However, the meeting did not result in a clear political endorsement.

While Machado hoped the act would strengthen her position as Venezuela’s next leader, Trump avoided committing support and instead maintained a cautious stance on the country’s future leadership.The Norwegian Nobel Institute later clarified that Nobel Prizes are personal and cannot be transferred. While the physical medal can be gifted, the award itself legally and officially remains with Machado. The unusual gesture sparked intense debate, with supporters calling it a bold diplomatic move, while critics questioned whether it weakened her moral authority.

Machado also held private discussions with US lawmakers on the need for internationally supervised elections in Venezuela. The episode highlighted the complex mix of symbolism, diplomacy, and political calculation shaping Venezuela’s uncertain transition period.