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Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized

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Real event · politics · 2026-09-23

Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized

Final verdict announced: September 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET

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Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized

Rodriguez was handpicked by Trump as leader of Venezuela.

The documented connection: No documented connection · Authority: private

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Rodriguez was arrested and taken to the US.

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