“It would be smart for him to do that”: Trump advocates for Venezuela’s Maduro to leave position
Summary
President Donald Trump believes it would be smart for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to relinquish power amid increased US military and economic pressure on Venezuela.
Key Points
- President Donald Trump suggested it would be smart for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to leave his position.
- The US is increasing military and economic pressure on Venezuela, including seizing oil tankers off its coast.
- Trump criticized the previous US administration for border control and blamed Venezuela for sending criminals and others into the US.
- The Venezuelan government called US actions 'acts of piracy' accusing the US of trying to seize its energy resources and overthrow its leadership.
