‘Pathetic’ Trump hammered for accepting Venezuelan opposition leader’s Nobel Peace Prize
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump faced widespread social media backlash after accepting Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize during a White House meeting.
- Machado presented Trump with the prize as a gesture of mutual respect, stating on Fox News that Trump "deserves it," though both faced criticism for the act.
- Critics, including political figures and commentators, condemned the move as embarrassing and pathetic, questioning the legitimacy and appropriateness of Trump accepting the award.
- The Nobel Peace Center clarified that Machado’s prize cannot be transferred or shared, emphasizing that the award remains solely hers despite the presentation to Trump.
- The incident sparked debate about the political implications, with some suggesting Machado was advised to give Trump the prize and others expressing shame over
