Machado's 'Ultimate Sin': Nobel Prize Acceptance Cost Trump's Support
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News18•05-01-2026, 16:10
Machado's 'Ultimate Sin': Nobel Prize Acceptance Cost Trump's Support
- •María Corina Machado lost Donald Trump's backing after accepting the Nobel Peace Prize, a move dubbed her 'ultimate sin'.
- •Trump, who reportedly coveted the prize himself, viewed Machado's acceptance as a personal slight.
- •Despite Machado dedicating the prize to Trump, US officials noted the damage was already done, reducing interest in her leadership.
- •Trump publicly dismissed Machado's leadership potential for Venezuela, stunning her allies.
- •The US now eyes Venezuela's oil reserves as leverage, with Trump discussing taking control of the industry.
Why It Matters: Machado's Nobel acceptance alienated Trump, costing her crucial US support for Venezuela's leadership.
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