President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will soon speak with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, amid speculation that the U.S. could launch an attack on the Latin American nation.

“I will speak with him in a not too distant future,” Trump told Fox Radio on Friday. He declined to provide details of the planned discussion, adding: “I just don’t do that. I can’t tell you what I’m going to tell him, but I have something very specific to say.” The U.S. president also reiterated a list of alleged grievances against Maduro, including accusations of drug trafficking.

The U.S. administration has faced increased scrutiny over its recent military actions in the Caribbean, which Caracas claims are aimed at regime change.

Earlier this week, Maduro warned that any U.S. military intervention would represent a “political end” for Trump. He accused advisers close to the president of encouraging confrontation and suggested political rivals were seeking to exploit Venezuela to undermine U.S. leadership. “They want President Trump to make the most serious mistake of his entire life and set himself militarily against Venezuela,” Maduro said.

Despite the heightened rhetoric, Trump emphasised that Venezuela had expressed willingness for direct talks, adding that diplomacy and finding common ground remain central to U.S. policy.

The announcement comes amid a series of U.S. operations targeting drug shipments linked to Venezuela, which have included air and maritime strikes. Observers warn the situation could further destabilise the region if not addressed through dialogue.

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