07.01.2026 15:02
In response to journalists' questions after the party group exit in the Parliament, President Erdoğan said regarding the claim that "Maduro was offered to go to Turkey," "We have not received such news."
The United States conducted a 2-hour and 20-minute operation against Venezuela, abducting President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores and taking them to New York. While the repercussions of the incident continue, it was claimed that Maduro was offered to go to Turkey before the operation. A striking statement came from President Erdoğan, to whom the eyes were turned regarding the issue.
"WE HAVE NO SUCH NEWS"
Responding to reporters' questions after a party group meeting, President Erdoğan stated regarding the claim raised by the U.S. press, "There is no such thing. We have no such news."
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to a report by The New York Times based on American and Venezuelan sources; the Washington administration issued an ultimatum to Maduro on December 23 to relinquish power and go to Turkey. The report stated that Maduro was offered a "comfortable and secure life" abroad, but the 63-year-old leader rejected this proposal. The newspaper claimed that after the rejection of the offer, President Trump initiated a military operation on December 25.
U.S. SENATOR CONFIRMED
While the claim in the U.S. press created a significant stir, Senator Lindsay Graham made a statement confirming the news. The senator, who traveled on the same plane as Trump, stated, "Maduro could have been in Turkey today, but he is in New York. He should not blame anyone but himself. Trump had offered him an exit."
TRUMP NODDED IN APPROVAL
It did not go unnoticed that Trump, who listened to Senator Graham's words while standing, nodded in approval of the claim about Maduro.