Trump Escalates Pressure on Venezuela's Maduro Through Military Deployments and Strong Rhetoric

Oct 18, 2025 11:38 am CST

US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, claiming the latter is offering concessions to ease tensions with Washington. The US has deployed significant military assets including stealth aircraft, navy ships, and B-52 bombers near Venezuela as part of alleged counter-narcotics operations, raising concerns about possible regime change intentions.