Donald Trump Meets with Maria Machado

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, met and discussed with Maria Corina Machado on Thursday, January 25. Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social: "Today, it was a great honor to meet with Maria Corina Machado from Venezuela. She is an extraordinary woman who has overcome many hardships." Mr. Trump said: "Maria awarded me her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done. A beautiful act of mutual respect. Thank you, Maria!" It was previously reported that this meeting took place at the White House. Maria Corina Machado is a prominent leader of the Venezuelan opposition. She had previously fully supported U.S. operations that led to Maduro's arrest, describing it as a significant step towards restoring prosperity and the rule of law. Machado, in December after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, responded to the question of whether she welcomes U.S. military intervention in Venezuela by saying: "You see, some people talk about attacking or threatening to attack Venezuela. My answer is that Venezuela has already been attacked before." She added: "We have Russian agents, we have Iranian [Islamic Republic] agents. Terrorist groups like Hezbollah and Hamas operate freely with the regime's mechanisms. We have Colombian guerrilla forces, we have drug cartels that control about 60% of the population, not only in drug trafficking but also in human trafficking and prostitution networks." She spoke about the limitations and inability to move freely in her country but emphasized that democracy will prevail in Venezuela. She said: "I have great hope that Venezuela will be free and we will turn this country into a beacon of hope, opportunity, and democracy." The impact of Maduro's removal from power on the Islamic Republic was discussed with Alex Vatankhah. Reactions in Venezuela to Maduro's arrest by American forces: a great celebration is taking place in Venezuela. Public display of Nicolas Maduro in custody of American agents. An American representative stated: the Islamic Republic is weaker than ever; the President of the United States and the U.S. firmly stand with the brave people of Iran. A negative vote in the U.S. Senate on the resolution to limit war powers regarding Venezuela. Trump: My ultimate goal regarding the Iranian regime is victory. Trump: The enthusiasm of the people for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic regime is incredible; they love their country, which has gone back 150 years. Trump: Venezuela will deliver 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S. Rubio: We will not allow Venezuela to become a corridor for the Islamic Republic and Hezbollah in the Western Hemisphere. Donald Trump: The people of Venezuela are free; the U.S. will take control of Venezuela until a safe transition occurs.