Trump Has Machado’s Nobel Prize, but Neither Got What They Really Wanted

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by David E. SangerJanuary 17, 2026 at 12:58 AM

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In January 2026, Maria Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, presented her medal to President Trump at the White House. Trump, who has long expressed a desire for the Nobel Peace Prize, accepted the framed medal. Machado's party won the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election but was barred from governing by Trump after Nicolas Maduro's capture. While Trump publicly celebrated the gesture as recognition of his peacemaking efforts, the Nobel committee still recognizes Machado as the laureate. The event highlights Trump's desire for accolades and Machado's attempt to gain political favor, though neither achieved their ultimate goals.

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