Overview
- Trump and the White House confirmed the handover and released a photo of the president holding the framed medal, with Trump calling it a wonderful gesture on his platform.
- The Norwegian Nobel Institute reiterated that Nobel Prizes cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked, underscoring the move’s purely symbolic nature.
- White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Trump’s view remains that Machado lacks sufficient support in Venezuela and that Washington’s support stays with Rodríguez.
- U.S. actions involving Venezuelan assets continued, with reports of a $500 million oil sale and military statements noting a sixth seized tanker over sanctions violations.
- Machado met senators from both parties and appeared outside the Capitol before supporters, saying Venezuelans can count on President Trump.