Nobel officials have made it clear the physical medal can be gifted, but the Nobel Peace Prize itself cannot be transferred.

By Eitan Devir, Jewish Breaking News

In a headline-grabbing show of loyalty and gratitude, Venezuelan opposition powerhouse María Corina Machado says she personally gave President Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal, declaring she had dedicated it to him from day one

Machado hailed as the face of Venezuela’s anti-socialist resistance made the stunning gesture after meeting Trump at the White House in a closed-door lunch that reportedly stretched about two and a half hours a session described as intense emotional and strategic

Machado says Trump did what global leaders would not: he moved decisively and Maduro’s grip finally cracked

Her comments come after the dramatic US-backed operation in Caracas that led to Nicolás Maduro’s arrest on federal drug and weapons charges, marking a massive blow to Venezuela’s socialist regime and its network of power

Trump later acknowledged the gift publicly and praised Machado, amplifying the moment and making it instantly global.

One detail critics jumped on fast: Nobel officials have made it clear the physical medal can be gifted, but the Nobel Peace Prize itself cannot be transferred.

Machado remains the official laureate, but the medal is now a political symbol in Trump’s hands.

The move is being seen as more than gratitude; it is a direct message to the world. Machado is tying Venezuela’s next chapter to Trump’s influence and she wants Washington fully invested as the country enters a chaotic transition period

And while reports suggest Trump has been cautious about publicly anointing Machado as the future face of Venezuela, this medal moment puts her front and center and dares anyone to pretend she is not a major player in what comes next.

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