Fact CheckVenezuela’s Nicolás Maduro reappeared after days of speculation he’d fled – just as President Trump confirmed a call with him and sent a US carrier to the Caribbean…raising fresh questions about what’s really driving Washington’s pressure campaign: drugs, oil, or a political showdown built on claims not backed by fact, and a Congress sharply split over the path ahead.Our presenter, Jillian Wolf, dives deep into the facts.Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile#aljazeera #aljazeeraenglish #aljazeeranewslivePublished On 2 Dec 2025
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TUE · 2025-12-02 · 16:57 GMTBRIEF NSR-2025-1202-632
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Trump’s Military Moves & Claims on Venezuela
In December 2025, President Trump confirmed a call with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and deployed a US carrier to the Caribbean. This occurred after speculation that Maduro had fled Venezuela, where he then reappeared.
Jillian WolfAl JazeeraFiled 2025-12-02 · 16:57 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In December 2025, President Trump confirmed a call with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and deployed a US carrier to the Caribbean. This occurred after speculation that Maduro had fled Venezuela, where he then reappeared. The moves raise questions about the motivations behind Washington's pressure campaign against Venezuela. The article highlights a debate over whether the US actions are driven by concerns about drugs, oil interests, or a political power struggle. It also notes that these actions are based on claims not fully supported by facts and that Congress is divided on how to proceed. The article aims to delve into the facts surrounding the situation.
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The US sent a carrier to the Caribbean.
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President Trump confirmed a call with Maduro.
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Nicolás Maduro reappeared after days of speculation he’d fled.
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Congress is sharply split over the path ahead regarding Venezuela.
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There are questions about what’s driving Washington’s pressure campaign: drugs, oil, or a political showdown.
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