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Trump’s assessment of support for Venezuela’s Machado stands, White House says

By Thomson Reuters Jan 15, 2026 | 12:44 PM

WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) – The White House ‍on Thursday said President Trump made a “realistic assessment” of popular ‌support for ‌Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and gave no updated ​timetable for when ‍elections might ​be held ​in the ‍South American country.

Machado was at the White House for lunch ‍with Trump on Thursday as she ‍seeks ‍to ensure ​she has ​a ⁠role in ‌governing her country going forward.

(Reporting by Nandita Bose; Writing by Katharine ⁠Jackson)