U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday (November 16) that he could have discussions with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who has been in the crosshairs of a U.S. military build-up in the Caribbean.

Trump, speaking with reporters, said he thinks Venezuela would like to have talks with the United States, but did not provide more details.

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES (NOVEMBER 16, 2025) (U.S. NETWORK POOL - No use USA)

1. U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP WALKING TOWARDS MEDIA

2. (SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDENT, DONALD TRUMP, SAYING:

"It allows us to do that, but we haven't said we're going to do that. And we may be discussing we may be having some discussions with Maduro, and we'll see how that turns out. They would like they would like to talk."

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4. (SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDENT, DONALD TRUMP, SAYING:

"Venezuela would like to talk. What does it mean? You tell me. I would.(talk ). I talk to anybody. I talk to you. I talk to anybody. We'll see what happens."

5. TRUMP BOARDING AIR FORCE ONE