Trump Accepts Machado's Nobel Peace Prize, Claims 'Ended 8 Wars'

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News18•17-01-2026, 11:07
Trump Accepts Machado's Nobel Peace Prize, Claims 'Ended 8 Wars'
- •Donald Trump accepted a Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House.
- •Trump justified accepting the medal by stating Machado credited him with ending eight wars and saving millions of lives.
- •He reiterated claims of preventing a war between India and Pakistan, citing diplomatic pressure and personal thanks from Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif.
- •India has consistently rejected any third-party mediation claims, stating de-escalation followed direct military talks after the Pahalgam terror attack.
- •The Norwegian Nobel Committee clarified that Nobel Prizes cannot be transferred or reassigned; only the physical medal can be given away.
Why It Matters: Trump accepted a Nobel Peace Prize medal from Machado, claiming credit for ending wars, despite Nobel Committee rules.
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