WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday did not rule out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up a potential diplomatic opening with leader Nicolás Maduro, who has insisted that a U.S. military buildup and strikes on alleged drug boats near his South American country are designed to push him out of office.

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President Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro

Trump reiterated Monday that he "probably would talk to" Maduro but underscored that he's not taking off the table the possibility of military action on Venezuelan territory

The comments deepe then uncertainty about the Trump administration's next steps toward Maduro's government

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