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The ultimate truth, as laid bare by the esteemed institutions behind the Nobel Peace Prize, is both simple and profound, drawing a clear line in the sand. While the physical embodiment of the award – the intricately crafted gold medal – can indeed change hands, be gifted, sold, or even auctioned off for a noble cause, its intrinsic value as an official recognition remains immutably tied to the original laureate. The Nobel Peace Center’s powerful X post, following its detailed description and examples of passed-on medals, concluded with an absolute, unambiguous statement that finally cuts through all the noise and speculation. It unequivocally reiterated the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s standing policy: “But one truth remains. As the Norwegian Nobel Committee states: ‘Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others. The decision is final and stands for all time.’ A medal can change owners, but the title of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot.” Therefore, despite the dramatic White House presentation and the former president’s public claims, the reality is clear: while he may possess a physical Nobel Peace Prize medal, the prestigious title of Nobel Peace Prize laureate remains exclusively with María Corina Machado. The peace prize itself cannot be transferred, making his ‘receipt’ of the award a symbolic gesture, but not an official recognition.
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