President Donald Trump confirmed on 30 November 2025 that he held a phone call with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The Trump news December 2025 revelation came as the administration maintains military pressure on Venezuela, whilst simultaneously pursuing peace negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Figure 1: U.S. Navy warship docked in the Caribbean
Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump declined to provide details about the conversation but acknowledged it occurred. The US military has positioned over a dozen warships and approximately 15,000 troops in the Caribbean region as part of operations the administration describes as targeting illegal migrant and drug flows.
Venezuela Airspace Warning Raises Stakes
Trump’s latest headlines include a directive warning that Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed. The President clarified this was not signalling imminent airstrikes despite earlier suggestions. He explained the warning was issued because the administration considers Venezuela to be an unfriendly country.
Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil Pinto responded by sharing a letter from Maduro to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. The letter claims the US seeks to seize Venezuela’s oil reserves through military force, arguing that American threats endanger the stability of Venezuelan oil production and the international market.
Figure 2: Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil Pinto
Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez accused the US of murder after acknowledging Venezuelan citizens died in US strikes on alleged drug boats. He stated that without a declared war, these actions cannot be classified as anything but murder. The Venezuelan parliament convened on 01 December 2025 to create a special commission investigating these events.
Maduro made his first public appearance since 27 November 2025 at a specialty-coffee awards event in eastern Caracas. The President chanted that Venezuela remains indestructible, untouchable and unbeatable whilst discussing the nation’s economic sectors, appearing to reference the tensions with the US.
Trump News December 2025 Ukraine Peace Negotiations
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Ukrainian officials in Florida on 30 November 2025 alongside Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The Trump immigration policy discussions and Ukraine talks produced what Rubio described as additional progress, though he emphasised that more work remains.
Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, leading Kyiv’s delegation, characterised the meeting as productive and successful. He stated the US demonstrated strong support for Ukraine’s objectives regarding prosperity and security. The discussions focused not only on ending the war but also on creating conditions that set up Ukraine for long-term prosperity.
Figure 3: Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov
Rubio stressed that Russia must be part of any final equation for lasting peace. The secretary stated that US officials have maintained varying degrees of contact with the Russian side. Witkoff is scheduled to travel to Moscow on 01 December 2025 for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The talks represent the second round of high-level discussions between Ukrainian and US delegations in two weeks. They mark the first meeting since Andriy Yermak, a top advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the lead Ukrainian negotiator, resigned following an anti-corruption raid.
Trump Immigration Policy Changes December 2025
The Trump immigration policy underwent major changes following the 27 November 2025 shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is an Afghan national who entered the US in 2021 under a Biden-era relocation programme following the American military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The administration granted Lakanwal asylum in April 2025 after he applied in 2024. US Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, aged 20 years, died in the attack, while US Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, aged 24 years, remains hospitalised in serious condition.
Figure 4: U.S. Border Patrol interior checkpoint
The President confirmed his administration has paused all asylum application decisions indefinitely under the new Trump immigration policy measures. He stated the administration does not want people from unfriendly countries that are out of control. When pressed for clarification, Trump referenced countries that are crime-ridden and do not perform well governmentally.
Trump stated the asylum pause has no specific time limit, but could extend for a long period. The President also doubled down on his threat to possibly denaturalise some American citizens if he possesses the legal authority to do so.
Trump Latest Headlines Military Operations
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly suggested a reported follow-up strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean could constitute a war crime. The Washington Post reported that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered all individuals killed on one of the strikes after an initial attack did not eliminate everyone on board on 02 September 2025.
Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the administration’s escalating military and intelligence campaign in the region, stating the US will not temper its fight against narco-terrorists. She declined to elaborate on a reported classified memo outlining expanded authorities for operations inside Venezuela.
Fed Chair and Honduras Pardon
Trump revealed he has selected his nominee for the next Federal Reserve chair in the Trump news December 2025 announcement. The President declined to name the candidate but stated an announcement is forthcoming. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated a strong possibility that Trump could announce his choice before Christmas.
Prosecutors accused Hernández of conspiring with drug cartels to move more than 400 tons of cocaine through Honduras toward the United States. Trump insisted the conviction represented a Biden administration setup, arguing that drug sales in a country should not result in presidential imprisonment.
FAQs
Q1: What are the major Trump news December 2025?
Trump confirmed a phone call with Venezuelan President Maduro on 30 November 2025, advanced Ukraine peace talks in Florida, and implemented sweeping Trump immigration policy changes following the National Guard shooting.
Q2: What changes has the Trump immigration policy introduced?
The Trump immigration policy now includes an indefinite pause on all asylum decisions, suspended visa issuances for Afghan passport holders, and reviews of green cards from 19 countries of concern.
Q3: What progress was made in the Ukraine peace talks?
US Secretary of State Rubio described the 30 November 2025 meeting with Ukrainian officials as productive, with additional progress made, though significant work remains before reaching an agreement with Russia.
Q4: When will Witkoff visit Moscow for Russia talks?
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to travel to Moscow on 01 December 2025 for discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine peace negotiations.
