US President Donald Trump has indicated that he expects to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado sometime next week, marking a potentially significant political moment amid ongoing concerns over Venezuela’s democratic future.
Speaking in an interview with Fox News broadcaster Sean Hannity that aired Thursday night, Trump said he had been informed of Machado’s upcoming visit and expressed his anticipation of meeting her in person. Maria Corina Machado, a prominent critic of the Venezuelan government and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, gained global attention after spending a period in hiding during the rule of former president Nicolas Maduro.
“I understand she is coming in next week sometime. I look forward to saying hello to her,” Trump said during the interview, highlighting his interest in engaging with one of Venezuela’s most influential opposition figures.
The anticipated meeting is being closely watched by political observers, as it may signal renewed international attention on Venezuela’s opposition movement and the broader struggle for political reform in the country.
