Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal
Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump during a closed White House meeting, aiming to strengthen U.S. support amid Venezuela's political transition.
- On Thursday, Maria Corina Machado presented her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump during a closed-door lunch at the White House following private discussions.
- After emerging from hiding last month, Maria Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, sought U.S. backing and asked Trump to `advocate for the release of all political prisoners`.
- The White House said it did not immediately confirm if President Donald Trump accepted the medal, while Karoline Leavitt called Maria Corina Machado `a remarkable and brave voice` but said the meeting did not change the president's view.
- After leaving the White House, Machado greeted and hugged dozens of supporters near the White House gates and told them `We can count on President Trump`; she later met with Capitol Hill senators.
- The administration has also completed a $500 million oil sale and discussed $100 billion in investments, while U.S. forces seized the sanctioned tanker Veronica to control Venezuela's oil sector.
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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Presents Award To President Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, said she presented her medal to President Trump during their meeting in the White House. Machado previously dedicated her award to Trump. ‘Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado Dedicates Award To Donald Trump’ pic.twitter.com/58OlIb80aC — The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 10, 2025 USA TODAY has more: Machado described the meeting to reporters …
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Machado presents Trump with Nobel Peace Prize medal at White House meeting
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she presented U.S. President Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal on Thursday during a White House meeting that could affect how Trump seeks to shape the South American country's political future.
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner gives her medal to Donald Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump after meeting him at the White House on Thursday.Speaking to supporters outside the building, she said they could “count on President Trump”.Ms Machado later told reporters: "I presented the President of the United States the medal of the Nobel Peace Prize."She said the gesture was "a recognition for his unique commitment with …
Donald Trump wanted the Nobel Peace Prize so much – and did not get it. Now the Venezuelan opposition leader has handed him her Nobel Prize Medal. However, the rules of the Nobel Institute are clear.
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