Machado's 'Bomb and Occupy' Remark Sparks Outrage, Trolls After Trump Nobel Gift
America
N
News18•23-01-2026, 02:46
Machado's 'Bomb and Occupy' Remark Sparks Outrage, Trolls After Trump Nobel Gift
- •Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who gifted her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump, is now advocating for 'dropping bombs and occupying countries'.
- •Machado's recent statements, including a threat to 'free Cuba and Nicaragua' after Venezuela, have drawn widespread criticism and trolling on social media.
- •Her comments are seen as an attempt to align with Trump's aggressive foreign policy rhetoric, despite Trump previously deeming her unfit for Venezuelan presidency.
- •The controversy follows a US military operation, 'Operation Absolute Resolve', which saw Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro apprehended and taken to the US.
- •Machado expressed happiness over Maduro's arrest, stating it would make Venezuela 'pro-American', a stance that has further fueled public backlash.
Why It Matters: Machado's controversial 'bomb and occupy' remarks, made after aligning with Trump, have ignited a social media storm.
✦
More like this
Loading more articles...
