Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Trump Confirms Call with Maduro
President Trump said he talked on the phone with Venezuela's President Maduro.
He didn't say what they talked about or if it went well or badly.
This happened on a plane called Air Force One on November 30, 2023.
Trump was asked about the call by reporters.
The US and Venezuela disagree about why the US has sent more military to the area.
The US says it's to stop drugs, but Venezuela thinks it's to attack them.
Venezuela asked a group called OPEC for help.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a phone call with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on November 30, 2023.
Trump described the call as neither good nor bad, providing no further details.
The US and Venezuela have differing views on the purpose of the US military buildup in the Caribbean.
The US accuses Maduro of heading the 'Cartel of the Suns,' while Venezuela denies its existence.
Venezuela has requested assistance from OPEC to counter what it perceives as US aggression.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
- What
- Confirmed phone call between Trump and Maduro
- When
- November 30, 2023
- Where
- Aboard Air Force One
- Why
- Not disclosed by Trump
United States
Venezuela
Purpose of US Military Buildup
United States
The US claims the military deployment is to curb drug trafficking in the region.
Venezuela
Venezuela insists the US is preparing for an attack and aiming for regime change.
Existence of 'Cartel of the Suns'
United States
The US accuses Maduro of heading the 'Cartel of the Suns' and has issued a $50 million reward for his capture.
Venezuela
Venezuela and supporting countries deny the existence of such an organization, stating it refers to corruption by criminal gangs.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
- What
- Confirmed phone call between Trump and Maduro
- When
- November 30, 2023
- Where
- Aboard Air Force One
- Details
- Trump did not disclose the discussion topics
- US Military Buildup
- US claims it's for anti-drug operations; Venezuela sees it as preparation for an attack
- Cartel of the Suns
- US accuses Maduro of heading it; Venezuela denies its existence
- OPEC Request
- Venezuela requested assistance from OPEC to stop US aggression
Sources
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