Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has firmly rejected an ultimatum from US President Donald Trump, who reportedly urged him to step down and leave the country in exchange for safe passage for himself and his family. Speaking at a mass rally in Caracas, Maduro declared that Venezuela seeks peace based on sovereignty, equality, and independence, not under colonial conditions. The ultimatum followed a phone call between the two leaders, which Trump later confirmed. Meanwhile, the US has intensified pressure on Venezuela, deploying warships near its coast under the pretext of anti-narcotics operations and closing Venezuelan airspace. Washington insists these actions aim to curb drug trafficking, while Caracas accuses the US of attempting regime change. According to CNN, Trump is consulting senior officials, including Ambassador Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, to determine the next steps in dealing with the Maduro government.