Overview
- Trump told Fox News he expects to greet María Corina Machado in Washington next week, though no date or agenda has been released.
- Asked about Machado’s stated wish to “share” her award, Trump said accepting it would be “a great honor.”
- The Norwegian Nobel Institute reiterated that a Nobel Prize cannot be revoked, shared or transferred once awarded.
- The planned meeting follows the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro and the installation of Delcy Rodríguez as interim leader as Trump questions Machado’s support to govern.
- Multiple reports say Trump’s frustration over the Nobel influenced hesitation to back Machado for leadership, with allies lobbying for a symbolic handoff to appeal to him.