By Admin 
US President Donald Trump finally received the Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Machado handed over this medal to Trump during the meeting at the White House. This is being considered a big political effort by Machado, because recently Trump had not openly supported him regarding the rule of Venezuela.
What did Trump say after receiving the medal?
After meeting at the White House, Trump praised Machado profusely. He wrote on his social media platform Truth Social, ‘He gave me his Nobel Peace Prize medal, it is a great honor for me.’ Trump described Machado as a ‘very good woman’ and said that she has suffered a lot in life.
Can Machado give up her Nobel Prize?
The Nobel Institute has made it clear that Machado cannot give her Nobel Prize to anyone else. That means giving this medal is just a symbolic step. Despite this, this step is being considered special because Trump has sidelined Machado in Venezuelan politics in recent times. A White House official said that Trump could keep this medal with himself. It is noteworthy that Trump has been expressing his desire to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for a long time.
What did Machado say?
After leaving the White House, Machado told reporters, ‘I have given the Nobel Peace Prize medal to the President of America. This is a recognition of his special contribution to our freedom. After this she left for Parliament House, Capitol Hill.
Questions regarding elections in Venezuela
In recent days, Trump has raised questions on his stance regarding democracy in Venezuela. He also did not tell when the elections would be held there. Trump says that it will be difficult for Machado to lead the country, because he does not have full support within the country.
Even after Maduro, Machado gets a shock
Machado’s party is believed to have won the 2024 elections, but Nicolas Maduro has refused to accept the results. Despite this, Trump has indicated that he is ready to work with acting President Delsey Rodriguez, who has been close to Maduro.
Machado met supporters
After the closed-door meeting, Machado met her supporters outside the White House. He hugged many people. He said, ‘We can trust President Trump.’
On this some supporters raised slogans of ‘Thank you Trump’.
Machado seen after a long time
Machado was not seen in public before coming to Washington. Last month she went to Norway, where her daughter received the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf. Before this, Machado was living in hiding in Venezuela for about 11 months.