At a White House meeting on January 15, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado symbolically presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump. Machado received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her role in defending democracy and human rights. Following the meeting, Trump wrote on social media that the gesture represented a unique expression of mutual respect.

The Norwegian Nobel Institute clarified its position beforehand, stating that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked. This means that even though the medal was handed to Trump, the recognition and honor remain with Machado. Speaking to reporters outside the Capitol after the meeting, Machado said the gesture symbolized the Venezuelan people's trust and gratitude toward Trump.

The event has sparked renewed discussion about political relations between the United States and Venezuela, as well as the future of the South American nation. Machado described her action as a symbol of international support for Venezuela’s struggle for freedom and democracy.