Politics12/22/2025•Bloomberg

Trump Warns Maduro Not to Play ‘Tough’ But Won’t Threaten Ouster

Trump Warns Maduro Not to Play ‘Tough’ But Won’t Threaten Ouster

In a statement, President Donald Trump has warned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro not to "challenge" the United States. However, Trump declined to explicitly state whether he is seeking to remove Maduro from power. Trump asserted that the US would maintain control over oil seized from a Venezuelan supertanker, but did not provide further details on any potential actions against the Maduro government. The warning comes amid ongoing political and economic turmoil in Venezuela, where Maduro has faced international pressure and a US-backed opposition movement. While the US has taken a hardline stance against Maduro, Trump's comments suggest a reluctance to directly threaten his ouster, potentially indicating a cautious approach to the situation in Venezuela. The statement underscores the complex and evolving dynamics between the US and the Maduro regime.

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