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Washington: Trump Plans Meeting With Venezuelan Leader Machado

PUBLISHED Jan 9, 2026, 12:32 AM ET

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Media Bias Meter

Sources: 6

Center 83%

Right 17%

Sources: 6

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said he expects to meet Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in Washington next week after US operations resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Trump told Fox News he understands Machado is arriving and looks forward to greeting her but said she lacks domestic support to lead. Machado said she intends to thank Trump and present her Nobel Peace Prize. The White House did not immediately provide further details, and reports note engagement with Delcy Rodríguez. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

October (previous year): María Corina Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize and travelled to Oslo to accept it.
Late 2024: Reports indicate Machado left hiding in Venezuela to receive her prize.
Weekend preceding Jan 8–9, 2025: US operations resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, per reporting.
Jan 8–9, 2025: President Trump told Fox News he expects to meet Machado in Washington next week.
Following announcement: Machado said she will present her Nobel Prize to Trump; the White House provided no further details.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 83%, Right 17%

Who Benefited

US policymakers and allied Venezuelan opposition figures gained diplomatic access and potential legitimacy following Maduro’s capture and Machado’s planned Washington visit, enabling strategic influence over Venezuelan transitional arrangements.

Who Impacted

Venezuelan civilians faced increased political uncertainty and risks of external influence and instability during leadership transition and foreign involvement in governance decisions.