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"Visiting Trump presented something of a physical risk for Machado, whose whereabouts have been largely unknown since she left her country last year after being briefly detained in Caracas. Nevertheless, after a closed-door discussion with Trump, she greeted dozens of cheering supporters waiting for her near the gates -stopping to hug many. "We can count on President Trump," she told them, prompting some to briefly chant "Thank you, Trump," but she didn't elaborate."

"The jubilant scene stood in contrast to Trump having repeatedly raised doubts about Machado and his stated commitment to backing democratic rule in Venezuela. He has signaled his willingness to work with acting President Delcy Rodríguez, who was Maduro's No. 2. Along with others in the deposed leader's inner circle, Rodríguez remains in charge of day-to-day government operations and was delivering her first state of the union speech during Machado's Washington trip."

"In endorsing Rodríguez so far, Trump sidelined Machado, who has long been a face of resistance in Venezuela. That's despite Machado seeking to cultivate relationships with the president and key administration voices like Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a gamble to ally herself with the U.S. government and some of its top conservatives. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called Machado "a remarkable and brave voice" for the people of Venezuela, but also said that the meeting didn't"

María Corina Machado visited the White House and met privately with President Trump while supporters waited near the gates. Her visit carried personal risk because her whereabouts were largely unknown after brief detention in Caracas and leaving the country last year. Machado greeted and hugged cheering supporters and told them they could count on President Trump. Trump has expressed doubts about Machado and has signaled willingness to work with acting President Delcy Rodríguez, who remains handling day-to-day government operations. The White House called Machado a brave voice but said the meeting did not change the president's assessment.

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