What did Machado and Trump discuss?

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Machado and Trump discussed Venezuela's political future, U.S. control over Venezuelan oil, and the transition to democracy. Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medallion to Trump, dedicating it to him for his commitment to Venezuelan freedom, and sought his support for her presidential ambitions. The White House reaffirmed support for democratic transition but gave no election timeline.

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Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting

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Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medallion to President Trump at the White House
U.S. forces seized a sixth Venezuelan oil tanker and announced a $500 million oil sale 21s
Trump has recognized Delce Rodriguez as Venezuela's interim president 49s
Machado seeks Trump's support for her bid to lead Venezuela 1m 17s
Nobel Peace Center stated only the title of laureate, not the medal, is non-transferable 2m 30s

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Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting

CBS News

6 hours ago

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting

Trump hosted opposition leader Maria Carina Machado, who wants to replace interim President Delce Rodriguez, and she was greeted by supporters outside the White House.

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting

CBS News

6 hours ago

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting

Machado, recipient of the most recent Nobel Peace Prize, gave the medal to Trump during their private meeting.

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting

CBS News

6 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

CBS News

6 hours ago

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting

The gesture may have been intended to win Trump over after he previously said it would be hard for her to lead Venezuela due to lack of citizen respect, and expressed a desire for future elections there.

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting

CBS News

6 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.

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting

CBS News

6 hours ago

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting

When Machado was announced as recipient, she dedicated the Nobel to Trump, aiming to gain his support for her bid to become Venezuela's president.

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