Trump apparently told Maduro to bounce from Venezuela during their phone call, but the authoritarian leader said nah and asked for worldwide immunity instead. The US president offered safe passage for Maduro and his family if he resigned right away, but Venezuela's head honcho wanted to keep military control while giving up political power.
Brazil, Qatar, and Turkey helped set up the conversation between the two leaders. Maduro asked for another call after Trump shut down Venezuelan airspace, but the White House ghosted him. Venezuela's president told supporters his country wants peace but not the colonial kind, while Trump's naval fleet sits off the coast trying to pressure the regime.
Most people think Trump is bluffing about actual military action since Maduro has survived assassination attempts, economic collapse, and rigged elections before.
Brazil, Qatar, and Turkey helped set up the conversation between the two leaders. Maduro asked for another call after Trump shut down Venezuelan airspace, but the White House ghosted him. Venezuela's president told supporters his country wants peace but not the colonial kind, while Trump's naval fleet sits off the coast trying to pressure the regime.
Most people think Trump is bluffing about actual military action since Maduro has survived assassination attempts, economic collapse, and rigged elections before.
