Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her commitment to democracy in Venezuela. Following the announcement of her Nobel Prize, Machado praised Donald Trump, who had also been considered a strong contender for the prize, notably during an appearance on Fox News ' " Fox & Friends ." During the program, Machado explicitly thanked US President Trump, stating:
“I dedicate this Nobel Prize to President Trump! He deserves it! On behalf of the Venezuelan people, I want to express our deep gratitude to President Trump and his administration for tackling the tragedy unfolding in Venezuela. Nicolás Maduro has transformed Venezuela into the greatest threat to the national security of the United States and to the stability of the entire region.”
"Trump was very courageous. This is his decisive support for our cause."
"We are on the cusp of victory, and more than ever, we are counting on President Trump and the American people to help us reclaim freedom and democracy."
Editor's note: On social media, some users accused this video of being AI-generated due to the poor sound quality, which gives María Corina Machado a robotic voice . We checked, and the video is indeed authentic. Here is the link to view it in its entirety on the Fox News website.
Watch an excerpt of María Corina Machado's statement (in English) on Fox News:
