White House on Meeting with Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado

Meeting with María Corina Machado

• 🇺🇸 The White House praised Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her role as a brave voice for the people of Venezuela.
• 🤝 President Trump had a positive discussion with Machado about the realities on the ground in Venezuela.

Assessment of Machado's Leadership

• ⚠️ The President's assessment that it would be difficult for Machado to lead Venezuela due to a lack of support has not changed.
• 📊 This assessment is based on realistic evaluations from advisers and the national security team.

Cooperation with Venezuela's Interim Government

• 🗣️ The administration has been in constant communication with Delcy Rodríguez and other members of Venezuela's interim government.
• ✅ These members have been extremely cooperative, meeting all U.S. demands and requests.
• ⚡ Cooperation has led to a $500 million energy deal and the confirmed release of political prisoners, including five Americans.
• 👍 The President is pleased with the cooperation and expects it to continue.