Trump Hopes to Force Maduro's Resignation

Trump hopes to force Maduro's resignation without direct military action. According to an American official, President Donald Trump believes that "the pressure will be enough to compel resignation without direct military action." Several officials from Trump's administration have told CNN that Maduro and his associates have reached out to the White House to discuss potential relations between the two countries.

One of the options proposed to the US President includes direct negotiations between him and the President of Venezuela.