Washington — President Trump confirmed a recent New York Times report that Venezuelan officials had offered the U.S. a huge stake in the country's oil, gold and other natural resources to try to end U.S. actions taken against the country.

He said Friday of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, "He has offered everything. He's offered everything," Mr. Trump said. "You're right. You know why? Because he doesn't want to f*** around with the United States."

Mr. Trump made the comments during a meeting with his Cabinet at the White House and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Just two days ago, the president confirmed he has authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela and conduct covert operations in the country.

In recent weeks, the U.S. has conducted deadly strikes off the coa

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