Key Facts
• On January 15, 2026, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
• Machado described the meeting as “very successful” and “wonderful.”
• Previously, Machado hinted at awarding Trump the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize but did not mention it during this meeting.
• The meeting took place in Washington, D.C., and was covered by Reuters.
Summary
On January 15, 2026, María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure, held a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. Machado characterized the discussion as very successful and expressed positive sentiments about the encounter. Although she had earlier suggested the possibility of awarding Trump the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, she refrained from addressing this topic during the meeting. The event highlights ongoing diplomatic interactions between Venezuelan opposition leaders and the United States amid Venezuela’s political challenges.
