Washington sees 'opportunism' in María Corina Machado's return bid, Patricia Poleo says

Patricia Poleo said the Donald Trump administration considers it opportunism for María Corina Machado to seek to return in the middle of the tragedy, and that chargé d'affaires John Barrett says the transition continues. David Placeres said the relationship between Machado and the White House has deteriorated.

«We can now say outright that the relationship has deteriorated»— David Placeres, July 2, 2026 · watch