Fox News reported that Trump received the Nobel Peace Prize from the activist, despite the Nobel Committee awarding it to her for her efforts.
"I am getting word from White House officials that Machado insisted that she give the Nobel medal to the President, and he did accept it," host Bret Baier said during in a Fox News broadcast.
Earlier statements from Machado indicated she had "presented" her award to Trump, though she initially did not specify if the US leader accepted it.
Trump has repeatedly proclaimed himself deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize, a claim that underscores his pattern of self-aggrandizement even as global recognition eludes him.
However, the prize went to Machado on October 10, 2025, honoring the leader of Venezuela's far-right opposition for her work.
Adding to the controversy, The Washington Post revealed in early January that Trump chose to withhold political support from Machado precisely because she accepted the 2025 prize rather than declining it to appease him.
This decision exposes Trump's pettiness, prioritizing personal validation over strategic alliances in international politics.
Critics argue that Trump's acceptance of the medal not only diminishes the Nobel's prestige but also exemplifies his narcissistic tendencies, turning a symbol of peace into a prop for his ego.