Trump Receives Nobel Medal from Venezuelan Leader Machado, Calls It a ‘Wonderful Gesture’
US President Donald Trump was presented with the Nobel Peace Prize medal by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado during a White House meeting on Thursday. Trump described the act as a “wonderful gesture of mutual respect,” praising Machado as “a wonderful woman who has been through so much.”
Machado, who won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting democracy and peaceful change in Venezuela, offered Trump her medal. While the official prize remains hers and cannot be formally transferred, the gesture was seen as a symbolic recognition of Trump’s support for democratic forces in Venezuela.
After the meeting, Machado told reporters she gave the medal “as a recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom.” She did not disclose details of their discussions but was greeted by cheering supporters outside the White House.
The meeting highlights ongoing debates over Venezuela’s political future and US involvement, with Trump reaffirming his willingness to engage with interim leadership while noting the challenges facing Machado’s party at home.
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