María Corina Machado Honors Trump with Symbolic Nobel Peace Prize Gesture

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump, acknowledging his efforts in securing a free Venezuela. This symbolic gesture was part of a meeting at the White House, stirring debates around the non-transferability of the prestigious award.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has sparked international discussion by presenting her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump. During a closely-watched meeting at the White House, Machado praised Trump's efforts in Venezuela, referring to it as a "wonderful gesture of mutual respect."

The medal's presentation was accompanied by a message applauding President Trump's leadership in promoting peace and prosperity. A photograph released by both parties displayed Trump holding the Nobel Peace Prize, a move that intensifies debates on the prize's symbolic nature and its ownership.

While the Nobel Peace Centre emphasized the award's non-transferability, Machado reiterated her recognition of Trump's commitment to freedom. Trump's critics and admirers continue to deliberate on the legitimacy of bestowing such honors and the ongoing legacy of past Nobel Peace Prize recipients.

(With inputs from agencies.)