🔗 Share this article Frictions with Venezuela Intensify In the Wake of Purported Demand from Trump to Venezuela's Leader. Sources indicate that formerPresident Donald Trump delivered a direct message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: leave power – and depart the country – without delay. As stated in accounts, the American president supposedly held a phone call with his Venezuelan counterpart, who is the focus of a sustained pressure campaign that has featured a major deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You can save yourself and those closest to you, but you have to leave the nation right away," Trump allegedly said, offering safe passage for Maduro, his spouse and his son "only if he consented to resign without delay." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan leader reportedly refused to resign right then and reportedly made a list of requests, including international immunity from prosecution and being allowed to give up civilian authority while maintaining command of the military. Recent Escalation in Ongoing Two-Nation Tensions This incident constitutes the most recent escalation of frictions between the Washington and Caracas. Recently, Trump allegedly convened with his leading national security advisers to review the Venezuela crisis, though specifics of that gathering were not made public. Central Points from the Alleged Conversation Demand: Immediate resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Alleged Refusal: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a fast exit. Conditions: Reportedly requested protection from prosecution worldwide and ongoing authority over the army. Wider Situation: This takes place within a broader U.S.-led pressure campaign aimed at removing the Venezuelan government. When questioned about the call, Trump was quoted as stating, "I wouldn't say it was successful or poorly, it was a phone call." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have offered additional particulars about the matters talked about during the extraordinary dialogue, which is believed to have happened in late November.
Sources indicate that formerPresident Donald Trump delivered a direct message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: leave power – and depart the country – without delay. As stated in accounts, the American president supposedly held a phone call with his Venezuelan counterpart, who is the focus of a sustained pressure campaign that has featured a major deployment of warships off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You can save yourself and those closest to you, but you have to leave the nation right away," Trump allegedly said, offering safe passage for Maduro, his spouse and his son "only if he consented to resign without delay." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan leader reportedly refused to resign right then and reportedly made a list of requests, including international immunity from prosecution and being allowed to give up civilian authority while maintaining command of the military. Recent Escalation in Ongoing Two-Nation Tensions This incident constitutes the most recent escalation of frictions between the Washington and Caracas. Recently, Trump allegedly convened with his leading national security advisers to review the Venezuela crisis, though specifics of that gathering were not made public. Central Points from the Alleged Conversation Demand: Immediate resignation and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Alleged Refusal: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a fast exit. Conditions: Reportedly requested protection from prosecution worldwide and ongoing authority over the army. Wider Situation: This takes place within a broader U.S.-led pressure campaign aimed at removing the Venezuelan government. When questioned about the call, Trump was quoted as stating, "I wouldn't say it was successful or poorly, it was a phone call." Neither the American nor Venezuelan administrations have offered additional particulars about the matters talked about during the extraordinary dialogue, which is believed to have happened in late November.