Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her dedicated work in promoting democratic rights and advocating for a peaceful transition from dictatorship in Venezuela. However, this prestigious recognition has become a focal point in her political standing, particularly concerning support from the United States. Reports from 'White House insiders' suggest that former US President Donald Trump, who himself reportedly coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, viewed Machado's acceptance of the award as an 'ultimate sin.' These anonymous sources indicate that if Machado had rejected the prize, attributing it to Trump, she might have garnered his crucial backing to become Venezuela's president following the recent capture of Nicolás Maduro. Despite Machado dedicating her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, praising his actions regarding Venezuela, the alleged sentiment from the White House was that her acceptance was a critical misstep. Subsequently, Trump publicly dismissed Machado's prospects for leading Venezuela, stating she lacked the necessary support and respect within the country. Instead, the US administration reportedly began considering Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro's former vice president, as a primary interlocutor. Amidst this political intrigue, the Norwegian Nobel Institute clarified that a Nobel Prize cannot be revoked, transferred, or shared with another person once awarded, directly addressing Machado's expressed willingness to share the prize with Trump. This complex scenario highlights the intersection of international recognition, geopolitical strategy, and the highly personalized nature of US foreign policy under the Trump administration concerning Venezuela's future.