Venezuelan opposition leader just offered the unthinkable to Trump
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Key Points:
- Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado praised President Donald Trump for the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling the event historic and dedicating her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump.
- Despite Machado's acclaim, Trump expressed doubts about her leadership potential, stating she lacks sufficient support and respect within Venezuela, and indicated willingness to work with interim president Delcy Rodríguez instead.
- Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to federal charges including narco-terrorism and cocaine importation during their first U.S. court appearance, with Maduro maintaining he remains Venezuela's legitimate leader.
- Machado vowed to return to Venezuela soon and predicted the opposition would win over 90% of the vote if elections were held, though Trump
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