01.12.2025 01:45
As tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalate rapidly, a notable statement has come from Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed claims that he had a phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
In a period of dangerously rising tensions between the US and Venezuela, an unexpected statement came from Washington. US President Donald Trump confirmed for the first time the "secret Maduro meeting," which had remained a claim for weeks.
While answering reporters' questions on Air Force One on the way back from Florida to Washington, Trump briefly responded "My answer is yes" to the question, "Did you meet with Maduro?" However, he avoided providing details about the content of the meeting, stating, "I don't want to comment on this."
MILITARY SHOW OF FORCE IN THE CARIBBEAN
This surprise contact between the two leaders came after the US sent an attack fleet, including the world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Caribbean under the pretext of "fighting drug trafficking." Tensions in the region have reached their highest level in recent weeks.
US forces targeted some boats off the coast of Venezuela on the grounds that they were "carrying drugs," and Trump further escalated tensions by stating that operations could also be brought to land.
MADURO: 4.5 MILLION STRONG MILITIA READY
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that he had mobilized a militia force of 4.5 million people across the country in response to the US military move, declaring that Venezuela is "ready to repel any attack."
As the diplomatic and military standoff between the two countries continues, the details and potential consequences of the meeting confirmed by Trump remain a topic of curiosity.