Trump Receives Nobel Peace Prize Medal from Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado

Days after U.S. military action in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. During the meeting, Machado presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal, citing it as a symbol of recognition for his commitment to Venezuela’s freedom.

Trump Hails Machado’s Gesture
President Trump praised Machado for her courage and resilience, calling her “a remarkable woman” in a post on Truth Social. He added, “Today I had the honor of meeting Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela. She has endured a lot and accomplished much. Maria presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize medal as a mark of mutual respect. Thank you, Maria!”

Machado, in turn, described the gift as recognition of Trump’s unique dedication to Venezuela’s liberty. Speaking to her supporters after the meeting, she said the discussions were positive and expressed confidence in the U.S. President.

Medal to Remain with Trump, But Nobel Title Non-Transferable
A White House official confirmed that Trump decided to keep Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize medal. According to CNN sources familiar with the matter, Machado left the medal at the White House, and it remains in the President’s possession.

However, the Nobel Committee has clarified that while the medal may change hands, the Nobel Peace Prize title itself cannot be transferred. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the committee stated, “Once the Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred. The decision is final and permanently valid. The medal may change ownership, but the laureate title remains with the original recipient.”

Trump has long publicly expressed his desire to receive a Nobel Prize, but this gesture from Machado marks a symbolic acknowledgment of his perceived contributions to Venezuela’s political situation.