Machado Presents Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump: A 'Recognition for His Unique Commitment'

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Machado Presents Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump: A 'Recognition for His Unique Commitment'
- •Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump during a private White House meeting.
- •Machado stated the presentation was "recognition for his unique commitment to our freedom," but declined to confirm if Trump accepted it.
- •Trump, who has previously expressed interest in a Nobel Peace Prize, was reportedly unhappy when Machado received the award last year.
- •The meeting, lasting over an hour, was their first in-person encounter, followed by Machado's discussions with senators on Capitol Hill.
- •White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump looked forward to the meeting but maintained a "realistic" view on Machado's immediate leadership support.
Why It Matters: Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump, citing his commitment to Venezuela's freedom.
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