Politics

She's offered to share her Nobel with Trump. But what might Machado ask for in return?

January 15, 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House, having publicly offered to share her Nobel Peace Prize with him. Although Trump has expressed interest in the award, the Norwegian Nobel Institute has stated that it cannot be legally transferred. Machado's meeting with Trump is seen as a strategic move for her political ambitions.

A mposite image of Donald Trump and María rina Machado

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Key Highlights

María Corina Machado is a Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
She has offered to share her Nobel Prize with Donald Trump.
Trump has called it an 'honour' to accept the award, despite it being non-transferable.
Machado's recognition comes from her efforts in fighting for democracy in Venezuela.
The meeting with Trump is scheduled for Thursday at the White House.

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She's offered to share her Nobel with Trump. But what might Machado ask for in return?

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