Venezuela’s Machado Praises Trump in Fox News Interview

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Francesca RegaladoJanuary 6, 2026 at 06:04 AM

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado praised Donald Trump in a Fox News interview, offering to share her Nobel Peace Prize with him. This occurred after the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro and Trump declined to support Machado as a successor. Machado appealed to Trump, who has instead conditionally backed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim leader, citing Machado's lack of support within Venezuela. Machado stated the opposition would transform Venezuela into a U.S. ally and energy hub, seeking to attract foreign investment and repatriate Venezuelan refugees. The interview took place on Monday, marking Machado's first televised appearance since Maduro's capture. The future of Venezuela's leadership and potential elections remain uncertain.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Sean Hannity 40% Marco Rubio 40% Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) 40% Edmundo González ×250% Delcy Rodríguez 50% Fox News ×260% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×470% United States ×370% Venezuela ×590% Donald Trump ×1090% María Corina Machado ×990%

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maría corina machado 100% venezuelan opposition 90% donald trump 90% venezuela 90% nicolás maduro 70% nobel peace prize 70% u.s. foreign policy 60% fox news 60% political support 50%