After meeting at the White House, Machado, who won the Nobel Peace Prize last year, told reporters that she had "presented" her Nobel Medal to Trump "in recognition of his unique commitment to our freedom." In a brief statement, she also added that the meeting with the American president went well, and her supporters can count on Trump.
The President of the United States appreciated the act of Maria Corina Machado, who "presented" him with her Nobel Peace Prize. "Maria awarded me the Nobel Peace Prize for my work. It was a wonderful gesture of mutual respect. Thank you, Maria!" wrote Donald Trump on the Truth Social network.
During the meeting, White House press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said that, in Trump's opinion, Machado does not have the necessary support to lead the country in the short term, kaktus.media reports.
On January 9, the Norwegian Nobel Institute, which is responsible for awarding the Peace Prize, denied claims that the recipient of this award could transfer it to another person. "After the announcement of the Nobel Prize, it cannot be withdrawn, divided or transferred to other persons. The decision is final and remains in force forever," the institute stressed.
