Resign Or Be Invaded: Trump's Ultimatum To Maduro & Venezuela

I’m Patrick Lancaster, and what you’re about to read may be the clearest sign yet that the United States is on the brink of launching a military intervention in Venezuela. The signals are no longer subtle. They’re open, loud, and rapidly escalating.
For the first time, we have a full picture of Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Nicolás Maduro — confirmed by Trump himself — and the simultaneous U.S. military preparations that mirror the lead-up to past American invasions.
This story matters because if this escalates into a war, it won’t just reshape Latin America. It will shake global geopolitics, push oil markets to extremes, and potentially ignite a conflict involving Russia, China, and Iran.
Let’s break it down step by step.
Trump has now publicly confirmed that he spoke directly with Nicolás Maduro. When pressed by reporters, he refused to give details — but he admitted the call happened and left no doubts:
Maduro must resign immediately and leave Venezuela.
The deal offered by …