Summary
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with President Donald Trump at the White House and presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal, although it's unclear if he accepted it. Machado has called for Trump to recognize her movement as the leader of Venezuela instead of supporting Delcy Rodríguez, who is currently acting as head of state. Machado also met with U.S. senators during her visit to Washington, D.C.
Key Facts
- María Corina Machado is a Venezuelan opposition leader and a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
- Machado presented her Nobel medal to President Donald Trump at a private meeting in the White House.
- It is unclear if Trump accepted the medal, as Nobel medals are not transferable.
- President Trump has not endorsed Machado's movement as Venezuela's new leadership.
- Instead, Trump is dealing with Delcy Rodríguez, who is acting as Venezuela's head of state.
- Machado's visit included meetings with U.S. senators and addressing her supporters.
- Trump expressed interest in discussing Venezuela's current situation directly with Machado.
- The U.S. has recently moved to change Venezuela's oil sector and has completed a sale of Venezuelan oil for $500 million.
