Trump Warns Maduro Not to Play ‘Tough’ But Won’t Threaten Ouster

WATCH: Trump says the US will keep the seized oil tankers.Source: Bloomberg

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By Courtney Subramanian, Courtney McBride, and Kate Sullivan

December 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM UTC

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December 22, 2025 at 11:53 PM UTC

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President Donald Trump warned President Nicolas Maduro not to challenge the US and vowed to keep oil seized from a supertanker but declined to say if he’s seeking to oust the Venezuelan leader.