Nobel Peace Prize winner, Machado dedicates award to Trump

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Venezuelan opposition politician who was barred from standing in last year’s presidential election, María Corina Machado, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless efforts in Venezuela’s democratic struggle, has dedicated her prize to both the suffering people of Venezuela and United States President Donald Trump.

In her acceptance statement on X, Machado said, “I dedicate this prize to the suffering people of Venezuela and to President Trump for his decisive support of our cause!”

She underscored the collective fight for freedom noting, “This recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to conclude our task: to conquer Freedom.”

Machado further expressed optimism about the future, stating, “We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we count on President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of Latin America, and the democratic nations of the world as our principal allies to achieve Freedom and democracy.”

The announcement was met with praise from former U.S. President Barack Obama, who wrote on X, “Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

“It should inspire those engaged in similar struggles around the world— and remind those of us lucky enough to live in America that we have a solemn responsibility to constantly preserve and defend our own hard-won democratic traditions.”