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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Donald Trump has been banned from accepting the Nobel Peace Prize after Maria Carina Machado presented her award to him during her recent visit to the White House.
- 0:26[SPEAKER_00]: Machado, leader of Venezuela's opposition party, received the Nobel last year for her efforts to promote democracy in Venezuela.
- 0:34[SPEAKER_00]: She referred to Trump as the Air of Washington, commending him for his unique commitment with our freedom.
- 0:39[SPEAKER_00]: However, the Norwegian Nobel Committee clarified in a tweet that while medals can change ownership, the title of a Nobel laureate cannot be transferred.
- 0:47[SPEAKER_00]: They reiterated their ruling, once a Nobel prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others.
- 0:55[SPEAKER_00]: Despite this, Machado remained resolute, likening her gift to a historical precedent when a medal for President George Washington was given to French military officer Mark West Alephiette, who supported American independence.
- 1:06[SPEAKER_00]: I presented the president of the United States, the metal, the Nobel Peace Prize, she stated.
- 1:11[SPEAKER_00]: In response, Trump expressed gratitude on truth social, describing Machado as a wonderful woman who has been through so much.
- 1:19[SPEAKER_00]: He acknowledged her gesture as an active mutual respect for his work.
- 1:23[SPEAKER_00]: ahead of their meeting, Machado indicated a willingness to present the prize to Trump amidst the U.S. government's position that Nicolas Maduro did not legitimately win the 2024 election, an election from which Machado was barred from running.
- 1:36[SPEAKER_00]: Although Trump has not advocated for complete regime change in Venezuela, the U.S. is engaging with Maduro's deputy, Delci Rodriguez, who is now acting president.
- 1:45[SPEAKER_00]: Trump characterized his discussions with Rodriguez as fascinating and favorable.
- 1:50[SPEAKER_00]: As Machado left the White House, she appeared optimistic, smiling as she emerged onto Pennsylvania Avenue, signaling a new chapter following her political isolation due to previous government persecution in Venezuela.