Trump says he talked to Venezuela's interim President Rodriguez, calls her 'terrific person'

'I think we're getting along very well with Venezuela,' says US president

By Yasin Gungor

ISTANBUL (AA) - US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he spoke with Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez and described her as a "terrific person."

"We just had a great conversation today, and she's a terrific person," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, signaling improved relations following the Jan. 3 military operation that captured President Nicolas Maduro.

"She's somebody that we've worked with very well," he added.

The US president said Secretary of State Marco Rubio normally handles dealings with Rodriguez but he spoke with her in the morning.

Trump characterized it as a long call where they discussed numerous topics, saying he believes America is "getting along very well with Venezuela."

There was no immediate statement from Venezuela regarding the call.

Rodriguez, formerly vice president and oil minister, was sworn in as interim president after a US military operation led to Maduro's capture following months of escalating tensions over alleged drug trafficking.

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