The Prize and the Pretender

María Corina Machado wins the Nobel for fighting dictatorship. Donald Trump loses it for imitating one.

Good morning! María Corina Machado has just been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her relentless fight for democracy in Venezuela. Silenced, barred from running, forced into hiding under threat of assassination, she kept organizing, resisting militarization, and pushing for a peaceful transition. She embodies courage and sacrifice in their purest form.

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