Trump confirms call with Maduro amid tensions

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U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he spoke with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro but declined details, as concern rise over whether Washington is preparing for a military move against the country.

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00:00United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that he recently spoke with Venezuelan President

00:06Nicolás Maduro. He described the call as routine, saying it was neither successful nor unsuccessful.

00:14This comes as Trump declared that Venezuela's airspace is now closed in its entirety,

00:20a comment that has sparked concern over whether Washington is preparing for a military move.

00:27According to the New York Times, the call included discussion of a possible meeting in the United States.

00:35News of the exchange emerged as Trump continued his tough rhetoric towards Venezuela.

00:40On Saturday, he said Venezuelan airspace should be regarded as entirely closed,

00:45while offered no further explanation, adding to concern in Caracas as Washington increased pressure on Maduro's government.

00:51However, when asked whether his comments signaled the prospect of military action,

00:56Trump said it should not be interpreted in that way.

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