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Trump: Rodríguez ‘Has to Say’ Maduro Is Still Leader of Venezuela
Trump described Rodríguez's support for Maduro as politically necessary to maintain Chavista unity amid U.S. pressure and ongoing oil negotiations, officials said.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump downplayed Delcy Rodríguez's NBC remark that Nicolás Maduro remains leader, saying, "I think she probably has to say that. I think politically, maybe she has to say that," on Air Force One.
- Facing pressure from the US, Rodríguez has appointed technocrats and passed a law allowing US oil companies while balancing support from the Chavista grassroots.
- Early last month, US forces removed Maduro and Flores, who are indicted and held at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center awaiting trial in New York federal court.
- Trump has praised Rodríguez's leadership and touted cooperation as officials say Caracas agreed to deliver 50 million barrels of oil while US Energy Secretary Chris Wright met Rodríguez.
- With more than 7.9 Venezuelans displaced, analysts warn that DEA probes and Diosdado Cabello’s $25m bounty give US leverage amid severe poverty and expensive food shops.
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Trump: Rodríguez ‘has to say’ Maduro is still leader of Venezuela
President Trump on Monday brushed off concerns over acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez saying ex-leader Nicolás Maduro, who was captured and arrested by U.S. authorities last month, is still in charge of the South American nation. “I think we have a great relationship,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One. “I think she probably has…
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Trump says Venezuela's acting leader 'has to say' Nicolás Maduro is the legitimate president
President Donald Trump downplayed acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez's recent comment to NBC News that Nicolás Maduro is still the legitimate leader of Venezuela, telling reporters Monday that the response was one of political necessity.
U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed concerns raised by Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodriguez, who last week said that Nicolás Maduro, captured by U.S. forces last month, remains the legitimate president of the South American nation.
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