Nicolas Maduro criticized Donald Trump, suggesting that he should focus on issues in the USA, not on Venezuela

The Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro criticized his American counterpart, Donald Trump, stating that he would do better to focus on the internal problems of the United States, instead of concentrating on Venezuela. Maduro stated that a president should focus on governing his country and not on external conflicts. In the context of tensions between Caracas and Washington, Maduro mentioned a recent phone call with Trump, describing it as cordial, but without providing details.

Trump, on the other hand, suggested that Maduro would be "smart" to leave power, warning him that if he remains in charge, there will be consequences. Trump also reiterated accusations that the Maduro government is involved in drug trafficking and discussed the confiscation of Venezuelan oil. Venezuela rejected these accusations, denouncing the actions of the U.S. as acts of piracy.