‘Should not be harmed’: When Donald Trump praised Maria Corina Machado and she responded – here’s what happened

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her democratic advocacy, has consistently received support from former US President Trump. Machado credits Trump’s stance as a turning point for Venezuela’s pro-democracy movement. The White House, however, criticized the Nobel Committee’s decision, viewing it as politically motivated.