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US Senator confirms Turkey offer to Maduro! 'Trump had offered him an exit'

The New York Times reported that the US had offered Nicolas Maduro the chance to go to Turkey in exchange for stepping down from power before the operation. Confirming the claim, US Senator Lindsay Graham stated, "Maduro could have been in Turkey today, but he is in New York. He should blame no one but himself. Trump had offered him an exit."

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Details of the operation conducted by the US against Venezuela, which reportedly lasted 2 hours and 20 minutes, have begun to emerge. It was reported that President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured and taken to New York as part of the operation.

As the process continues with Maduro and his wife expected to appear before a judge today, new information regarding the detention and transfer operation has been shared with the public by one of the leading US newspapers, The New York Times.

CLAIM OF 'TURKEY OFFER' TO MADURO

According to the report by The New York Times, citing American and Venezuelan officials, the US administration sent a message to Maduro on December 23 to step down from power and go to Turkey. The report stated that Maduro was promised a "comfortable and safe life" abroad, but the 63-year-old leader did not accept this offer. The newspaper alleged that following this development, US President Trump ordered the military operation on December 25.

STATEMENT ON TURKEY FROM SENATOR

A statement regarding the claim, which caused a stir in the US press, came from Republican Senator Lindsay Graham. Graham confirmed the allegations, stating that the reports in question reflect the truth.

"TRUMP HAD OFFERED HIM AN EXIT"

Senator Graham, who was noted to be traveling on the same plane as Trump, stated, "Maduro could have been in Turkey today, but he is in New York. He should blame no one but himself. Trump had offered him an exit."


SILENT APPROVAL FROM TRUMP

It was reported that US President Trump, who listened to these words from Graham while standing, was seen nodding in approval of the claims, and these moments were captured on camera.