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Trump praises Venezuela’s Machado for ‘wonderful’ Nobel Prize gesture

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On January 15, 2026, President Donald Trump met with 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado at the White House, where she presented him with her gold medal as a "personal symbol of gratitude". Trump praised the move as a "wonderful gesture of mutual respect".

“He deserves it, and it was a very emotional moment,” Machado later told broadcaster Fox News in an interview. Despite the gesture, Trump has backed Maduro’s vice president Delcy Rodriguez over Machado — so long as she toes Washington’s line, particularly on access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. “

Machado presented the 18-carat gold medal in a large frame with an inscription recognizing Trump’s "principled and decisive action" to secure a free Venezuela.

Trump's Response: Writing on Truth Social, Trump called Machado a "wonderful woman" and stated she presented the prize to him "for the work I have done".

Official Status: While Trump intends to keep the physical medal, the Norwegian Nobel Committee clarified that the medal can change hands but the title of Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot be transferred or shared.

Political Context in 2026

Venezuela Transition: The meeting occurred following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces on January 3, 2026.

Machado's Influence: Despite winning the Nobel Prize, Machado has been partially sidelined by the Trump administration, which has signaled a preference for working with interim president Delcy Rodríguez to ensure stability and oil production.

Diplomatic Strategy: Analysts view Machado's gesture as a "charm offensive" to regain Trump's support after he expressed doubts about her ability to lead Venezuela. 

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