Trump's Intentions for Maria Corina Machado in Venezuela
January 20, 2026
President Donald Trump expressed his desire to involve Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado in the country's governance. However, he has currently excluded her from his strategy following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. He described her as an 'incredibly kind woman' who has done significant work. He emphasized that they are discussing her potential involvement in governance in the future. Trump expresses a willingness to collaborate with her.