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WATCH LIVE: Maria Corina Machado holds news conference after gifting Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump

WATCH LIVE: Maria Corina Machado holds news conference after gifting Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump

Summary

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado held a news conference after giving her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump. The gesture was symbolic, as the Nobel Institute stated she couldn't officially give away the prize. President Trump has questioned Machado's ability to lead Venezuela but accepted the gift as a sign of mutual respect.

Key Facts

  • María Corina Machado is a Venezuelan opposition leader.
  • She gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump.
  • This gesture was symbolic because the Nobel Institute said the prize can't be transferred.
  • Machado met Trump at the White House and later held a news conference.
  • President Trump has shown readiness to work with acting President Delcy Rodríguez in Venezuela.
  • Trump has not clarified when democratic elections might occur in Venezuela.
  • Trump expressed his respect for Machado on social media after their meeting.
  • There is uncertainty about the leadership situation in Venezuela.

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