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Trump was gifted a Nobel Peace Prize. What did Machado receive?

Venezuela opposition leader says she gave Trump Nobel Peace Prize medal
  • Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House.
  • Machado, recognised for her tireless work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela, gave Trump the medal in a gold frame, accompanied by a letter praising his leadership.
  • Trump, who had previously expressed a desire for the honour, was photographed beaming with the award and later lauded the gesture on Truth Social.
  • Machado was observed departing the White House with a gift bag featuring Trump's signature.
  • The Norwegian Nobel Committee subsequently issued a statement clarifying that the original recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize remains unchanged, irrespective of who holds the medal.
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