During the wide-ranging conversation, Trump also criticized Europe, repeated his call for elections in Ukraine, and expressed support for Hungary’s leadership.
Regarding the Americas, Trump has repeatedly refused to rule out the possibility of sending troops to Venezuela. The U.S. president said he did not wish to discuss military strategy, adding, “I don’t want to confirm or deny anything.”
When asked whether he would consider using force against targets in countries with significant drug activity, such as Mexico or Colombia, Trump responded: “Yes.”
According to Reuters, Trump used the December 8 interview to reaffirm many of his views shortly after unveiling the United States’ comprehensive strategic roadmap last week—an effort aimed at redefining Washington’s role on the global stage.
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On December 5, President Trump announced the new National Security Strategy, signaling a major shift in U.S. priorities: moving away from a long-held global superpower posture toward a more regionally focused approach, taking a tougher line on Europe, and placing top priority on halting large-scale migration.
Over recent months, the United States has increased pressure on Venezuela, including strikes on vessels accused of transporting narcotics. In November, Trump declared that Venezuelan airspace “must be completely closed for safety reasons.”
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said on December 3 that he had spoken by phone with President Trump about ten days earlier. According to Maduro, the conversation was respectful and amicable.
Maduro added that Caracas would welcome this exchange if it marked progress toward “respectful dialogue” between the two countries, as Venezuela “always pursues peace.”
President Trump also confirmed on December 1 that he had spoken with Maduro, though he did not disclose any details of their conversation.