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Why did Machado give Trump her Nobel Peace Prize?

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Maria Corina Machado gave President Trump her Nobel Peace Prize as a gesture recognizing his commitment to Venezuelan freedom and to win his support for Venezuela's democratic transition. The act was also seen as a peace offering, given Trump's prior statements about deserving the prize and his support for interim leadership in Venezuela. The Nobel Committee clarified the prize cannot be transferred, but Trump plans to keep the medal.

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Trump meets with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado
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CBS News
2 days ago
Trump meets with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

Machado presented President Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize in a framed plaque as a rare gift of gratitude.

Machado sees eventual elections, cautions road ahead
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Reuters
2 days ago
Machado sees eventual elections, cautions road ahead

Machado presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal after their White House meeting.

Venezuelan opposition leader presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize
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CBS News
3 days 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
3 days ago
Venezuelan opposition leader presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize

Machado's Peace Prize gift was seen as a peace offering to Trump, who has repeatedly said he should have received the medal.

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion at White House meeting
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CBS News
4 days 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
4 days 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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