Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado , who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday has surprisingly long been on the receiving end of the US President Trump 's support. She has received the honour for her work promoting democratic rights and pushing for a peaceful transition from dictatorship in Venezuela
Machado ’s win followed a high-decibel campaign by the 47th POTUS, who, since taking office in January, has repeatedly claimed to have ended eight wars — a claim widely disputed. Trump has long courted the Nobel Peace Prize, often criticising Barack Obama for receiving it “for doing nothing.”
Trump has publicly defended Machado on multiple occasions in the past. When she briefly emerged from hiding during a protest against Nicolás Maduro last January, Trump issued a stern warning to the Venezuelan president on X saying, “These freedom fighters should not be harmed and must stay safe and alive.” Machado later described the statement as “deeply valued” in her struggle for democratic freedoms, reiterating Trump’s support for the opposition leader.
Machado, too, has repeatedly praised Trump for his stance on Venezuela and his support for democracy .
After being awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Corina Machado celebrated the recognition as a boost for the country’s pro-democracy movement.
In a post on X, she wrote: “This immense recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to complete our task: to conquer Freedom. We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we have President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of Latin America, and the democratic nations of the world as our main allies to achieve Freedom and democracy. Venezuela will be free!”, crediting Trump and global allies for Venezuela's fight for freedom.
Earlier this year, she thanked the US President and his administration for their “unwavering support” in her fight against Nicolás Maduro’s regime, calling his position “a turning point” for Venezuela’s pro-democracy movement.
"I have to say that I'm very grateful to the administration and to President Trump for his position on Venezuela. It has been unwavering support," Machado said.
"Your timely and decisive concern for my safety was a turning point", she wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter)
"I also have to acknowledge members of Congress - senators, congressmen, and congresswomen - who understand that the regime in Venezuela represents an ongoing threat, one that is already destabilising the region and endangering both hemispheric and US national security. We are very grateful to President Trump for the decisions he has made in this regard," she said in the May interview.
Following Trump’s presidential win last year, she was among the first international figures to congratulate him, stating, “We have always counted on you.”
The White House , however, reacted sharply to the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner announcement, with communications director Steven Cheung accusing the Norwegian Nobel Committee of placing “politics over peace,” effectively snubbing Trump while appearing to downplay Machado’s achievement.
Known as Venezuela’s “Iron Lady,” Machado is a former opposition presidential candidate and a unifying figure in the country’s fractured opposition. Despite facing threats, arrests, and political persecution under Maduro, she has remained in Venezuela, inspiring millions through her commitment to peaceful resistance and free elections. Her persistent activism, including leading protests and mobilising citizens even while in hiding, has now earned her international recognition with the Nobel Peace Prize.
Machado ’s win followed a high-decibel campaign by the 47th POTUS, who, since taking office in January, has repeatedly claimed to have ended eight wars — a claim widely disputed. Trump has long courted the Nobel Peace Prize, often criticising Barack Obama for receiving it “for doing nothing.”
Trump has publicly defended Machado on multiple occasions in the past. When she briefly emerged from hiding during a protest against Nicolás Maduro last January, Trump issued a stern warning to the Venezuelan president on X saying, “These freedom fighters should not be harmed and must stay safe and alive.” Machado later described the statement as “deeply valued” in her struggle for democratic freedoms, reiterating Trump’s support for the opposition leader.
President Trump,
— María Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) January 11, 2025
Your unwavering support for Venezuela’s fight for democracy is deeply valued.
With extraordinary courage, the Venezuelan people have consistently defied fear and brutal repression, standing united to reject a criminal regime desperate to cling to power and… https://t.co/7EVCvHiQ2v
Machado, too, has repeatedly praised Trump for his stance on Venezuela and his support for democracy .
After being awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Corina Machado celebrated the recognition as a boost for the country’s pro-democracy movement.
In a post on X, she wrote: “This immense recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to complete our task: to conquer Freedom. We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we have President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of Latin America, and the democratic nations of the world as our main allies to achieve Freedom and democracy. Venezuela will be free!”, crediting Trump and global allies for Venezuela's fight for freedom.
Este inmenso reconocimiento a la lucha de todos los venezolanos es un impulso para concluir nuestra tarea: conquistar la Libertad.
— María Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) October 10, 2025
Estamos en el umbral de la victoria y hoy más que nunca contamos con el Presidente Trump, el pueblo de los Estados Unidos, los pueblos de América…
Earlier this year, she thanked the US President and his administration for their “unwavering support” in her fight against Nicolás Maduro’s regime, calling his position “a turning point” for Venezuela’s pro-democracy movement.
"I have to say that I'm very grateful to the administration and to President Trump for his position on Venezuela. It has been unwavering support," Machado said.
"Your timely and decisive concern for my safety was a turning point", she wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter)
"I also have to acknowledge members of Congress - senators, congressmen, and congresswomen - who understand that the regime in Venezuela represents an ongoing threat, one that is already destabilising the region and endangering both hemispheric and US national security. We are very grateful to President Trump for the decisions he has made in this regard," she said in the May interview.
Following Trump’s presidential win last year, she was among the first international figures to congratulate him, stating, “We have always counted on you.”
The White House , however, reacted sharply to the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner announcement, with communications director Steven Cheung accusing the Norwegian Nobel Committee of placing “politics over peace,” effectively snubbing Trump while appearing to downplay Machado’s achievement.
Known as Venezuela’s “Iron Lady,” Machado is a former opposition presidential candidate and a unifying figure in the country’s fractured opposition. Despite facing threats, arrests, and political persecution under Maduro, she has remained in Venezuela, inspiring millions through her commitment to peaceful resistance and free elections. Her persistent activism, including leading protests and mobilising citizens even while in hiding, has now earned her international recognition with the Nobel Peace Prize.
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