🔗 Share this article Frictions involving Venezuela Intensify Following Reported Demand from Trump to Nicolás Maduro. It is alleged that ex-President Trump issued a unambiguous demand to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: leave power – and flee the country – at once. As stated in accounts, the U.S. leader supposedly held a phone call with his South American opposite number, who is the focus of a months-long pressure campaign that has included a significant naval deployment off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You can save yourself and those closest to you, but you need to leave the nation immediately," the U.S. president allegedly declared, promising guaranteed security for Maduro, his spouse and his son "only if he consented to step down without delay." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly refused to relinquish power on the spot and reportedly made a series of counter-demands, including global legal immunity and being allowed to give up political control while maintaining command of the military. New Escalation in Ongoing Two-Nation Tensions This exchange marks the most recent increase of tensions between the two countries. Earlier this week, Trump allegedly met with his senior security officials to review the Venezuelan situation, though specifics of that discussion were not disclosed. Salient Points from the Alleged Conversation Final Offer: Immediate departure from power and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Alleged Declination: Maduro did not accept the conditions for a swift exit. Counter-Demands: Sought international immunity and continued authority over the armed forces. Wider Situation: This takes place within a larger U.S.-led diplomatic and military push designed to removing the Venezuelan regime. When questioned about the call, Trump was quoted as stating, "I wouldn't say it was successful or badly, it was a telephone conversation." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have offered additional information about the topics discussed during the extraordinary exchange, which is believed to have taken place in late November.
It is alleged that ex-President Trump issued a unambiguous demand to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: leave power – and flee the country – at once. As stated in accounts, the U.S. leader supposedly held a phone call with his South American opposite number, who is the focus of a months-long pressure campaign that has included a significant naval deployment off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You can save yourself and those closest to you, but you need to leave the nation immediately," the U.S. president allegedly declared, promising guaranteed security for Maduro, his spouse and his son "only if he consented to step down without delay." Nevertheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly refused to relinquish power on the spot and reportedly made a series of counter-demands, including global legal immunity and being allowed to give up political control while maintaining command of the military. New Escalation in Ongoing Two-Nation Tensions This exchange marks the most recent increase of tensions between the two countries. Earlier this week, Trump allegedly met with his senior security officials to review the Venezuelan situation, though specifics of that discussion were not disclosed. Salient Points from the Alleged Conversation Final Offer: Immediate departure from power and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Alleged Declination: Maduro did not accept the conditions for a swift exit. Counter-Demands: Sought international immunity and continued authority over the armed forces. Wider Situation: This takes place within a larger U.S.-led diplomatic and military push designed to removing the Venezuelan regime. When questioned about the call, Trump was quoted as stating, "I wouldn't say it was successful or badly, it was a telephone conversation." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have offered additional information about the topics discussed during the extraordinary exchange, which is believed to have taken place in late November.