Machado Nobel Peace Prize Trump Medal Presentation 2026: A Political Gamble
Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump at the White House, amid shifts in U.S.-Venezuela oil policy.
She handed over her Nobel Peace Prize medal, but Donald Trump's focus remains elsewhere. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado told reporters she presented her medal to the U.S. President during a private White House meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026. While Machado hailed the day as "historic," it's unclear if Trump officially accepted the award.
Machado Nobel Peace Prize Trump Meeting Details
The meeting marks the first in-person encounter between the two since U.S. forces seized Nicolás Maduro on January 3. Machado likened her gesture to the Marquis de Lafayette gifting a medal to Simon Bolivar, calling it a sign of brotherhood. However, the Nobel Committee has already clarified that the prize is non-transferable, stating their decisions are final and stand for all time.
Oil and Power: Why Trump Backs Rodríguez
Despite Machado's symbolic gesture, Trump's administration hasn't endorsed her as Venezuela's leader. Instead, he's dealing with acting head of state Delcy Rodríguez. The White House described Rodríguez as "extremely cooperative," especially as the U.S. moves to remake the Venezuelan oil sector. On Wednesday, officials confirmed the first sale of seized oil, valued at $500m.
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