Venezuelan Opposition Leader Presents Nobel Peace Prize Medal to President Trump
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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Presents Nobel Peace Prize Medal to President Trump

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María Corina Machado met with President Donald Trump at the White House, presenting him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal in recognition of his support for Venezuelan freedom.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, where she presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal. Machado stated that the gesture was "a recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom."

President Trump expressed gratitude for the honor, describing it as "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect."

The Norwegian Nobel Institute clarified that while the physical medal can change ownership, the title of Nobel Peace Prize laureate remains with the original recipient and cannot be transferred.

Machado's meeting with President Trump comes amid ongoing discussions about Venezuela's political future following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro.

The White House has not provided further details on the discussions between Machado and President Trump during their meeting.

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.

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During the meeting, María Corina Machado presented President Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal.

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The Norwegian Nobel Institute clarified that while the physical medal can change ownership, the title of Nobel Peace Prize laureate remains with the original recipient and cannot be transferred.

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María Corina Machado's meeting with President Trump comes amid ongoing discussions about Venezuela's political future following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro.

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