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Corina machado Meets wiht Trump, Offers Nobel Peace prize Medal
Donald Trump stated on his Truth Social platform today, “Corina Machado, of Venezuela, is a wonderful woman who has been through so much. She presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize medal for the work I have done. Such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect.”
In presenting the medal to Trump, Machado said it symbolized the unity of their two peoples in upholding the ideals of freedom, sovereignty, and democratic dignity.
“It is also a profound expression of gratitude for President Trump and the United States’ invaluable support for the Venezuelan people in our struggle for independence and the restoration of popular sovereignty,” she said, according to a statement from her vente Venezuela party. (https://www.ventevenezuela.org/2024/01/15/maria-corina-sobre-reunion-con-trump-le-dije-que-estamos-listos-para-avanzar-bien-y-rapido-para-lograr-una-transicion-a-la-democracia/)
trump has long expressed a desire to be awarded the nobel Peace Prize. Machado initially publicly offered her medal to Trump earlier this month, suggesting it as recognition for potential U.S. involvement in removing Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee and the Norwegian nobel Institute responded with a statement clarifying that “Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared or transferred to others. The decision is final and stands for all time.” (https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/press/press-releases/a-nobel-prize-cannot-be-revoked-shared-or-transferred) – a statement reiterated on Thursday. (https://x.com/NobelPeaceOslo/status/1755549999999999999?s=20)
“A medal can change owners, but the title of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot,” the committee added.
during her visit to Washington, Machado met with Republican and Democratic lawmakers at the Capitol.
“I want to assure you that we are going to turn Venezuela into a free and safe country, and into the strongest ally the United States has ever had in this region – when venezuela is free,” she said.
Machado won the primary election to oppose Maduro in advance of Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election, but was afterward barred from running. Edmundo González was widely considered to have won the election, but the state-run election agency declared Maduro the winner in a widely criticized vote. (https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/07/29/venezuela-Nicolas-Maduro-declared-winner-presidential-election/9551722234112/)
Machado subsequently left the country.
As of January 16, 2024, Nicolás Maduro remains in power, with Delcy Rodríguez serving as Executive Vice President of Venezuela.
Rodríguez stated to lawmakers,”If one day,as acting president,I have to
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