Trump Receives Nobel Peace Prize from Maria Corina Machado at White House

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Firstpost•16-01-2026, 09:35
Trump Receives Nobel Peace Prize from Maria Corina Machado at White House
- •Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump at the White House.
- •Machado stated the gesture was "recognition for his unique commitment to our freedom" after Trump ordered the abduction of Nicolas Maduro.
- •Trump had previously expressed his desire for a Nobel Peace Prize and accepted Machado's gesture, calling it a "wonderful gesture of mutual respect."
- •The Nobel Committee clarified that while medals can be passed on, the prize itself cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked.
- •Machado's move is seen as a political attempt to sway Trump, who had previously dismissed her as a potential leader for Venezuela.
Why It Matters: Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump, a symbolic gesture with political motivations.
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