Washington: Trump to meet Machado after Nobel clarification
PUBLISHED Jan 11, 2026, 2:22 PM ET
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Washington, President Donald Trump will meet Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House on Thursday, a senior administration official said this week. Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, said she would like to give or share the prize with Trump; the Norwegian Nobel Institute said the award cannot be transferred, revoked or shared and that its decision is final. U.S. officials said forces removed Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3 and that Washington will play a role in Venezuela’s transition and oil sector. Multiple agency statements also accompanied announcements. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Jan. 3: U.S. forces removed Nicolás Maduro from power according to officials.
- Early 2025: María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Machado publicly praised Trump and suggested giving or sharing her prize.
- The Norwegian Nobel Institute issued a statement saying the prize cannot be transferred, revoked or shared.
- This week: A senior White House official confirmed Machado will meet President Trump on Thursday.
- Articles Published:
- 6
- Right Leaning:
- 1
- Left Leaning:
- 1
- Neutral:
- 4
- Distribution:
- Left 17%, Center 67%, Right 17%
The U.S. government and allied political actors benefited through heightened diplomatic leverage and potential access to Venezuelan oil resources following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuelan civilians suffered increased political uncertainty and potential instability amid leadership changes and foreign intervention.
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