WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Monday did not rule out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up a potential diplomatic opening with leader Nicolás Maduro , who has insisted that a U.S. military buildup and strikes on alleged drug boats near his South American country are designed to push him out of office. Trump reiterated that he “probably would talk to” Maduro , but underscored that he is not taking off the table the possibility of military action on Venezuelan territory. Hours later, Maduro said he is open to dialogue with the Trump administration. “I don’t rule out that. I don’t rule out anything,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office a day after he first floated the possibility of having “discussions” with Maduro. Trump, however, sidestepped questions about wh
Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks
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