Secret Talks Between Trump and Maduro Reveal Washington’s Conflicted Venezuela Strategy

In a world where strength and clarity should define America’s foreign policy, recent reports reveal a troubling contradiction: President Donald Trump reportedly held a secret phone conversation with Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro to discuss a potential meeting on U.S. soil. This revelation by The New York Times, based on anonymous sources, challenges the hardline stance publicly projected by Washington and raises serious questions about the coherence of America’s approach toward Venezuela. How Does Secret Diplomacy Serve American Interests? The call, which included U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, allegedly took place just days before the State Department designated Venezuela’s notorious...