Trump says opposition leader Maria Corina Machado unfit to run Venezuela

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 4, 2026 at 08:06 AM

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In January 2026, former US President Donald Trump stated that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is unfit to run Venezuela. This statement followed Trump's announcement that the US would "run" Venezuela after the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro. Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize the previous year, dedicating part of it to Trump. The reasons behind Trump's assessment of Machado's leadership capabilities were attributed to a perceived lack of support and respect. The events occurred within the context of escalating tensions between the US and Venezuela, marked by the removal of Maduro from power.

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Nobel Peace Prize 40% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 70% United States 80% Donald Trump ×290% Venezuela ×390% Maria Corina Machado ×295%

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