Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado visiting Trump at White House after offering to share Nobel with him
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Key Points:
- President Trump is hosting Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for lunch, following her offer to share her Nobel Prize with him for his role in the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power.
- Machado praised Trump's actions as historic and a significant step toward Venezuela's democratic transition, though the Trump administration has been ambiguous about supporting such a transition.
- Despite Machado's recognition and efforts, Trump has expressed doubts about her ability to lead Venezuela, citing a lack of domestic support and respect for her within the country.
- The Norwegian Nobel Committee stated that Machado's prize cannot be shared or transferred, honoring her as a unifying figure in Venezuela's opposition demanding free elections.
- The Pentagon confirmed the seizure of another oil tanker carrying Venezuelan oil
