Machado Presents Nobel Medal to Trump at White House, Seeks Support for Venezuelan Opposition

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to former United States President Donald Trump during a visit to the White House, in a symbolic move aimed at rallying international backing for Venezuela’s opposition.

The presentation, according to sources familiar with the meeting, was intended to underscore the severity of Venezuela’s political crisis and encourage renewed U.S. engagement. Machado reportedly commended Trump for his previous hardline stance on the situation in Venezuela and called for sustained pressure on the government in Caracas.

Speaking during the meeting, Machado was quoted as saying, “This medal represents the struggle and resilience of the Venezuelan people. We need the continued support of democratic nations to restore freedom and justice in our country.”

She also urged the United States to remain firm in its approach, adding that international attention remains critical to achieving political change in Venezuela.
Reactions to the meeting have been mixed. Supporters described the gesture as “strategic diplomacy” designed to keep Venezuela’s crisis on the global agenda, while critics questioned the appropriateness of presenting a Nobel medal to a political figure and warned it could polarize opinion further.

The visit has reignited debate over the role of international actors in Venezuela’s prolonged political standoff, as opposition figures continue to seek external support to challenge the government in Caracas.