Summary
María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House. Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025 for her efforts to promote democracy in Venezuela. She gave the medal to Trump to acknowledge his commitment to Venezuela's freedom.
Key Facts
- María Corina Machado met with President Donald Trump at the White House.
- Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump.
- She received the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in promoting democracy in Venezuela.
- The Nobel committee described her efforts as seeking a peaceful transition to democracy.
- Trump had openly sought the Peace Prize prior to its announcement in October.
- Trump questioned Machado's ability to lead Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was captured.
- The Nobel committee stated that a Nobel Prize cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred.
- It was unclear if Trump kept possession of the medal after the meeting.
