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White House praises Machado as a 'brave voice' while backing interim president Rodríguez
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The White House praised Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado as she discussed her country's future in a meeting with President Donald Trump on Thursday, but said skepticism of her ability to lead the country "has not changed."
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Trump confirmed later on social media that Machado had left the medal for him to keep, and he said it was an honor to meet her.
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