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Machado Presents Nobel Peace Prize to Trump – 'Wonderful Gesture'

Published January 16, 2026, 06:13
Machado Presents Nobel Peace Prize to Trump – 'Wonderful Gesture'

María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, presented Donald Trump with the Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded in December. The gesture took place during a meeting at the White House and sparked international discussion. Trump expressed his gratitude for the "wonderful gesture" and "mutual respect." Machado linked her action to a historical event from Latin America, referencing the presentation of a medal from the Marquis de Lafayette to Simón Bolívar. However, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has emphasized that the prize cannot be transferred. Machado had dedicated the award to Trump when she received it, but the committee clarified that this is not permissible. The meeting highlights Trump's support for Machado, without a timeline for elections in Venezuela.