Machado Presents Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
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- Venezuelan opposition leader maría Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to former U.S.
- The meeting took place over lunch before Machado continued to the Capitol to meet with U.S.senators.
- Machado drew a historical parallel, referencing a medal gifted by Marquis de Lafayette 200 years ago to Simón Bolívar, a South american revolutionary leader, to highlight shared values.
Machado Presents Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader maría Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to former U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Machado did not disclose whether Trump accepted the medal.
The meeting took place over lunch before Machado continued to the Capitol to meet with U.S.senators. Speaking to the media afterward, Machado stated the presentation was “in recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom.”
Machado drew a historical parallel, referencing a medal gifted by Marquis de Lafayette 200 years ago to Simón Bolívar, a South american revolutionary leader, to highlight shared values.