Trump Wants to Take a Nobel Prize That Isn’t His
Trump Wants to Take a Nobel Prize That Isn’t His  
Podcast: Bulwark Takes
Published On: Sun Jan 11 2026
Description: After the dramatic capture of Venezuela’s dictator Nicolás Maduro, Trump publicly suggested he’d be honored to “accept” the Nobel Peace Prize won by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, as if awards work like trophies, souvenirs, or FIFA medals. Ben Parker and Mona Charen give their takes on the sheer absurdity and Trump’s warped understanding of Venezuela and immigration.