Trump Tells Venezuela's Acting Leader to Recognize Maduro
February 17, 2026·28 days ago·via NBC News

President Trump pressures Venezuela's acting leader to publicly affirm Nicolás Maduro as the legitimate president, signaling a pragmatic shift after the U.S. captured Maduro in a bold January 3 military strike justified as law enforcement against his narcoterrorism charges. Trump notes contact via Rubio with Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro's former VP now in charge, who signals willingness to follow U.S. leads to revive the failed socialist state- her words: "We'll do whatever you need. Read more about this...