Trump drops f-bomb in Zelensky meeting about Maduro

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Trump drops f-bomb in Zelensky meeting about Maduro

The Hill
by Laura Kelly
10/17/25

President Trump used an expletive Friday to warn Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro against conflict with the U.S., as the administration escalates military action against drug trafficking in the region.

“He doesn’t want to f‑‑‑ with the U.S.,” Trump said, speaking from the White House during a lunch meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Trump said Maduro had “offered everything” as part of diplomatic talks with the U.S., but which Trump reportedly called off last week.

The New York Times reported Maduro had offered the U.S. a dominant stake in Venezuela’s oil and other mineral wealth, as part of months-long discussions. 

The Associated Press reported Thursday that Venezuelan government officials had also floated a plan for Maduro to eventually leave office as a bid to ease mounting pressure from the Trump administration.

“He has offered everything. He’s offered everything,” Trump said. “You’re right. You know why? Because he doesn’t want to f‑‑‑ around with the United States.”

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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5561006-trump-warns-maduro-conflict/

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Maduro offered Trump that Venezuela would become a puppet dictator State of the United States as long as he can stay in charge. This was standard U.S. foreign policy in the 80s and 90s. Trump said NO. We are not going to play that game any more.