The main reason for the sharp political divergence that has emerged between U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is reportedly the Nobel Peace Prize. The issue has caused serious dissatisfaction within the Trump administration and led to a complete breakdown in relations between the parties.
The editorial reports, citing WaPo, that according to individuals close to the White House, Trump's refusal to support Machado is directly related to her acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize. It is reported that U.S. President Donald Trump attaches special importance to this award and considered its awarding to someone else as a personal grievance.
One of the sources, calling the internal discussions a "unforgivable mistake," stated that if Machado had explicitly rejected the award in favor of Trump, she could currently be the president of Venezuela. This approach has led the Trump administration to view Machado as a politically unacceptable figure.
According to the information, the developments have also affected the international political processes forming around Venezuela and have led to serious changes in the U.S.'s stance towards the opposition. U.S. President Donald Trump's personal position is considered a decisive factor in decision-making.