Machado tells reporters she has “no doubt” that Trump supports democracy and the “mandate of the people of Venezuela"
— Selina Wang (@selinawangtv) January 16, 2026
That's despite Trump refusing to back her as Venezuela's leader or committing to a timeline for elections
Machado blasted Delcy Rodriguez as an ally of Russia,… pic.twitter.com/IF4dC39K64
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado addressed reporters after her Thursday meeting with President Trump where she presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal.
— ABC News (@ABC) January 16, 2026
"It took a lot of courage to do what he did," Machado said. "He did it, yes, on behalf of the American… pic.twitter.com/JsEG8V7z0d
History repeat, repeat itself. America of a way of repeating history.. we like to kidnap presidents get rid of Prime Minister that we do not like. It has nothing to do with civil rights and human rights.. pic.twitter.com/QhM2gMOPUV
— Don Salmon (@dijoni) January 16, 2026