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Trump's Ultimatum: Resign or Face U.S. Military Action

12/2/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president, to resign or face military action.
The United States has deployed forces near Venezuela, its largest since the Iraq War.
Maduro accused the United States of seeking control over Venezuela's oil and mobilized defense committees.
U.S. media outlets advocate intervention despite warnings about the human costs of military action.
The situation remains volatile as both sides prepare for possible confrontation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president, to resign or face military action.
The United States has deployed forces near Venezuela, its largest since the Iraq War.
Maduro accused the United States of seeking control over Venezuela's oil and mobilized defense committees.
U.S. media outlets advocate intervention despite warnings about the human costs of military action.
The situation remains volatile as both sides prepare for possible confrontation.