🔗 Share this article Frictions involving Venezuela Intensify After Alleged Final Offer from Trump to Venezuela's Leader. Sources indicate that ex-President Donald Trump delivered a direct message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish the presidency – and exit the nation – at once. According to reports, the American president allegedly conducted a phone call with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a prolonged pressure campaign that has featured a major naval deployment off Venezuela's northern coast. "You can secure your safety and your family, but you need to leave the nation now," the U.S. president allegedly declared, offering assured transit for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he agreed to resign immediately." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly refused to relinquish power immediately and reportedly presented a list of conditions, including worldwide immunity from prosecution and being allowed to cede political control while retaining control of the military. Latest Ratchet-Up in Ongoing Two-Nation Strain This exchange constitutes the latest heightening of strains between the two countries. Earlier this week, Trump allegedly held talks with his senior security officials to review the Venezuela crisis, though specifics of that gathering were not disclosed. Salient Details from the Alleged Exchange Demand: Prompt departure from power and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Reported Rejection: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a rapid exit. Conditions: Sought protection from prosecution worldwide and continued authority over the armed forces. Broader Context: This occurs amid a broader American pressure campaign designed to ousting the Venezuelan regime. Upon being asked about the call, Trump reportedly remarking, "I can't say it was successful or badly, it was a phone call." Neither the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have provided further details about the subjects discussed during the extraordinary dialogue, which is thought to have happened in the latter part of November.
Sources indicate that ex-President Donald Trump delivered a direct message to Venezuelan leader Maduro: relinquish the presidency – and exit the nation – at once. According to reports, the American president allegedly conducted a phone call with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a prolonged pressure campaign that has featured a major naval deployment off Venezuela's northern coast. "You can secure your safety and your family, but you need to leave the nation now," the U.S. president allegedly declared, offering assured transit for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he agreed to resign immediately." Nonetheless, the Venezuelan president allegedly refused to relinquish power immediately and reportedly presented a list of conditions, including worldwide immunity from prosecution and being allowed to cede political control while retaining control of the military. Latest Ratchet-Up in Ongoing Two-Nation Strain This exchange constitutes the latest heightening of strains between the two countries. Earlier this week, Trump allegedly held talks with his senior security officials to review the Venezuela crisis, though specifics of that gathering were not disclosed. Salient Details from the Alleged Exchange Demand: Prompt departure from power and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Reported Rejection: Maduro supposedly turned down the offer for a rapid exit. Conditions: Sought protection from prosecution worldwide and continued authority over the armed forces. Broader Context: This occurs amid a broader American pressure campaign designed to ousting the Venezuelan regime. Upon being asked about the call, Trump reportedly remarking, "I can't say it was successful or badly, it was a phone call." Neither the U.S. nor Venezuelan administrations have provided further details about the subjects discussed during the extraordinary dialogue, which is thought to have happened in the latter part of November.