Trump Does Not Rule Out Attacking Venezuela

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned on Monday that a military attack by the United States against his country would be the «political end» of President Donald Trump. The statement comes after the U.S. president reaffirmed that he does not rule out any option regarding a possible intervention in Venezuelan territory.

Maduro Accuses «Power Sectors» in the U.S.

During his weekly program Con Maduro+ broadcast by Venezuelan Television, the Chavista leader asserted that «power sectors» within the United States seek to destroy Trump using two issues: the case of businessman Jeffrey Epstein and the situation in Venezuela.

According to Maduro, those groups are attempting to provoke the U.S. president to commit «the gravest mistake of his life» by launching a military offensive against Caracas. «It would be the political end of his leadership and his name,» said the Venezuelan president.

Moreover, he argued that within Trump’s own circle there are advisors who already «think about the post-Trump era» and would not hesitate to push him to make decisions capable of affecting his political future. However, he admitted to not having concrete names: «If I knew, I would say it,» he clarified.

Maduro Proposes a «Face-to-Face» with Trump

In his television appearance, Maduro reiterated his willingness to maintain direct dialogue with the U.S. president. «I am willing to speak face to face with Trump,» he said, after the U.S. president also confirmed being open to a conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart.

Maduro stated that Venezuela has faced «16 weeks of threats and psychological aggression,» which, according to him, strengthened the Bolivarian National Armed Force. He also highlighted that the «Bolivarian Militia» has expanded and trained better, while citizens remain calm and support the military forces.

During that period, the Venezuelan Government launched military exercises under the Independence 200 plan, deployed throughout the country. Maduro stressed that the maneuvers do not seek to project power outside the territory or threaten other nations. «Our military power is designed to defend this land, our seas and the people’s right to live in peace,» he stated.

Trump Responds and Keeps All Options on the Table

From Washington, Donald Trump reiterated that he does not rule out any action regarding the Venezuelan crisis. «I do not rule out anything, we simply have to take care of Venezuela,» he said during a meeting in the Oval Office.

The president hinted at the possibility of communicating with Maduro before any military action. «I will probably speak with him. I speak with many people,» he commented to the press, amid increased U.S. military presence in the Caribbean.

This deployment is part of the so-called Operation Southern Lance, driven by the Pentagon and focused on intensifying maritime control in the region. The move, according to senior defense officials, seeks to curb illicit activities but also sends a political message to the Caracas regime.

Accusations Over Migration and Security

During his remarks, Trump reiterated his criticism of the Venezuelan Government, accusing it of «not being good to the United States.» In that context, he asserted that Caracas allows the sending of illegal immigrants, including alleged members of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang.

«What they have done to their country is unacceptable. I love Venezuela, I love the Venezuelan people, but I am not enthusiastic about their government,» Trump said to the gathered journalists.

Despite the tense statements, the remarks from both leaders also open the door to an unusual diplomatic scenario. Both Trump and Maduro have publicly acknowledged the possibility of direct dialogue, although at this time there is no date or confirmation of a potential meeting.