Overview
- Speaking in southern Florida on Nov. 16, the president said he might have “some kind of talk” with Nicolás Maduro.
- He characterized the Venezuelan government as seeking dialogue during a period of heightened tensions.
- Kyodo’s reporting indicates there were no announcements of a schedule, agenda, or next steps for any conversation.
- The coverage also notes continued U.S. pressure, including the Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier’s entry into the Caribbean.
- The remarks were reported on Nov. 17 by Japanese regional outlets that carried Kyodo’s Washington dispatch.