White House Official Insists Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize Recognition
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung made a strong statement on Sunday. He argued that President Donald Trump rightfully deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end global conflicts around the world.
Cheung specifically addressed the Nobel Foundation. He said if they cannot award Trump the peace prize, they should at least highlight his unprecedented accomplishments. Instead of playing politics, they should acknowledge the President's work, Cheung wrote on social media platform X.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader's Symbolic Gesture
Cheung's comments came just days after a notable meeting in the Oval Office. Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, presented her medal to President Trump during their Thursday meeting.
Machado explained her gesture to reporters afterward. She described it as recognition for Trump's unique commitment to Venezuelan freedom and democratic efforts. She drew a historical parallel, referencing how General Lafayette gave Simon Bolivar a medal with George Washington's face two centuries ago.
Now, Machado said, the people of Bolivar are giving back to Washington's heir a medal. In this case, it was her Nobel Peace Prize medal. She called it a symbol of appreciation and brotherhood between the peoples of the United States and Venezuela.
President Trump acknowledged the gesture warmly. On his Truth Social platform, he called it a wonderful gesture of mutual respect. He thanked Machado for the medal.
Nobel Foundation's Firm Stance
The Nobel Foundation responded clearly to these developments. On Sunday, they reiterated that Nobel Prizes cannot be passed on or further distributed. This statement followed an earlier announcement from the Nobel Institute.
One of the core missions of the Nobel Foundation is to safeguard the dignity of the Nobel Prizes and their administration. The Foundation upholds Alfred Nobel's will strictly. It states that prizes shall be awarded to those who have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.
The Foundation specified that a prize cannot, even symbolically, be passed on or further distributed. They noted that a laureate cannot share the prize with others, nor transfer it once it has been announced.
Furthermore, a Nobel Peace Prize can never be revoked. The decision is final and applies for all time. The Norwegian Nobel Committee does not see it as their role to engage in day-to-day commentary on Peace Prize laureates or their political engagements.
The prize is awarded based on the laureate's contributions by the time the committee makes its decision. This clarification came amid the discussion surrounding Machado's symbolic presentation to Trump.
