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How did Machado's meeting with Trump go?

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Maria Corina Machado's meeting with President Trump was positive, with Machado presenting her Nobel Peace Prize medallion to Trump as a gesture of gratitude. She praised Trump's understanding of Venezuela's situation, but there was no indication that a transition in Venezuela is a priority for the US. The White House reiterated support for democracy, though no election timeline was given.

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  • White House says current Venezuelan regime provides stability 1m 4s
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  • Nobel Committee stated prizes cannot be transferred; Trump will keep medal 1m 32s

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Venezuelan opposition leader presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize
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CBS News
4 hours ago
Venezuelan opposition leader presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize

Machado presented President Trump with the Nobel Peace Prize medal as recognition for his commitment to Venezuelan freedom.

Venezuelan opposition leader presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize
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CBS News
4 hours ago
Venezuelan opposition leader presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize

The White House said Trump supports free elections and democracy in Venezuela, but the current regime is providing stability and has met all US demands and requests.

U.S.-Venezuela relations: Machado visits White House
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Al Jazeera
6 hours ago
U.S.-Venezuela relations: Machado visits White House

Machado stated the meeting went well, praising the US president's understanding of Venezuela's situation and concern for its people, and assuring him of Venezuelan unity.

U.S.-Venezuela relations: Machado visits White House
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Al Jazeera
6 hours ago
U.S.-Venezuela relations: Machado visits White House

Despite Machado offering President Trump the Nobel Peace Medal, there was no photo op or sign that a transition in Venezuela is a priority for him.

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting
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CBS News
17 hours ago
Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting

Machado stated, 'I presented the President of the United States the medal of the Nobel Peace Prize, a recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom.'

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting
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CBS News
17 hours ago
Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting

White House confirmed Trump is committed to a transition to democracy in Venezuela and hopes to see elections there, but no timetable was provided.

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