After the recent capture of Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela, Donald Trump publicly stated that he would be honored to 'accept' the Nobel Peace Prize that was awarded to Maria Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader. This statement reflects a misunderstanding of the nature of such awards, which are typically conferred based on individual merit and contributions to peace rather than being treated as possessions to be claimed. The implications of this perspective raise questions about the recognition of genuine humanitarian efforts and the complexities surrounding political leadership in Venezuela, particularly in the context of ongoing struggles for democracy and human rights in the region.