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President Trump accepted a Nobel Peace Prize medal presented to him by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.
Machado presented the award to Trump during a meeting at the White House.
Fox News host Bret Baier said White House officials confirmed that Trump accepted the medal.
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BAIER: I am getting word from White House officials that Machado insisted that she give the Nobel medal to the president, and he did accept it. pic.twitter.com/9nrRucpwgZ
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ABC News shared further:
Further details about the closed-door meeting were not immediately revealed by the White House. Asked about the meeting by ABC News’ Mary Bruce, Trump said it went “great.”
Machado told reporters as she was exiting the White House that she presented Trump with her prize and reflected on the history between the two countries.
“I told him this … Listen to this — 200 years ago, General Lafayette gave Simon Bolivar a medal with George Washington’s face on it. Bolivar, since then, kept that medal for the rest of his life,” she told reporters.
“Actually, when you see his portraits, you can see the medal there. And it was given by General Lafayette as a sign of the brotherhood between the United States, people of United States, and the people of Venezuela in their fight for freedom against tyranny. And 200 years in history, the people of Bolivar are giving back to the heir of Washington, a medal, in this case a medal of a Nobel Peace Prize, and a recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom,” she added.
“It was my Great Honor to meet María Corina Machado, of Venezuela, today. She is a wonderful woman who has been through so much. María presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done. Such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect. Thank you María!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
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Images just released showing President #Trump with Nobel Peace Prize medal presented to him by Maria Corina Machado.
“Presented as a Personal Symbol of Gratitude on behalf of the Venezucian People in Recognition of President Trump’s Principled and Decive Action to… pic.twitter.com/zyJVKPz85A
— Commentary: Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) January 16, 2026
NewsNation noted:
The president has embarked on a campaign to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in ending conflicts around the world. He has over the course of his second term raked up support as a candidate for the prize, garnering nominations from the leaders of Pakistan, Cambodia, Israel and a variety of GOP lawmakers.
The prize this year, however, went to Machado for her work on human rights in Venezuela.
Machado on Thursday met privately at the White House with Trump before heading to Capitol Hill to meet with senators. There, she was met with a swarm of supporters chanting in her favor.
María Corina Machado‘s visit comes amid uncertainty over the future leadership of the South American country. It also comes a day after the Senate narrowly blocked a war powers resolution, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
Trump hasn’t ruled out Machado playing a role in Venezuela’s future leadership, saying she may be involved in some aspect. However, following Maduro’s ouster by the United States earlier this month, Trump has said Machado lacks the support and respect of the Venezuelan people.