The Nobel Prize committee doesn't want Trump getting one, even as a gift—but they treated Obama very differently.

The article examines the evolving significance of the Nobel Prize, particularly the Peace Prize, in relation to political dynamics and financial value. It discusses the controversial awarding of the prize to Barack Obama early in his presidency and the subsequent criticisms regarding his military decisions. The piece also highlights Donald Trump's reported desire for a Nobel Prize and the implications of recent events involving Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Additionally, it notes the increasing auction value of Nobel medals, exemplified by Dmitry Muratov's medal selling for $103.5 million, raising questions about the intersection of prestige and market value in the context of the Nobel Committee's authority. [Extracted from the article]