Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday during a high-stakes encounter that could impact how Trump seeks to shape Venezuela’s political future.
It was not immediately clear whether he had accepted the medal.
Machado, who described the meeting as “excellent,” told reporters she had done so in recognition of his commitment to the freedom of the Venezuelan people.
Her gesture seemed to be part of her effort to gain influence over the country’s future direction. Trump openly campaigned for the prize before Machado was awarded it last month.
