Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a symbolic Nobel Peace Prize medallion during a private meeting in the United States, according to officials familiar with the event.
People involved said the medallion was a replica and not an official Nobel Peace Prize issued by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The date and location of the meeting were not publicly disclosed. No official Nobel institution participated in the creation or presentation of the medallion, and it is not listed among recognized Nobel awards.
Machado, a leading critic of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has previously spoken of “sharing” a Nobel Peace Prize in connection with efforts to bring political change to Venezuela. Officials said the medallion was intended as a symbolic gesture recognizing Trump’s stance on Venezuela and his administration’s support for opposition forces.
As president, Trump has been a vocal critic of Maduro’s government. His administration has maintained sanctions against Venezuelan officials and has continued to express support for democratic reforms and opposition groups seeking political change in the country.
Individuals familiar with the meeting said Trump accepted the medallion in the presence of aides. No verified photos or videos of the exchange have been released publicly.