Trump claims Maduro offered him “everything” to avoid conflict with the U.S.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Nicolás Maduro offered him “everything” to avoid a confrontation with Washington. According to The New York Times, Maduro allegedly proposed opening oil and gold projects to American companies, redirecting energy exports from China to the U.S., and even ending deals with Russia and Iran. The Miami Herald further reported that Delcy and Jorge Rodríguez, senior Venezuelan officials, supposedly suggested forming a transitional government without Maduro in exchange for easing sanctions. These claims come amid rising military tensions, following the deployment of U.S. troops and Trump’s alleged authorization of CIA covert operations in Ve ...