Trump says Maduro would be wise to quit as US seizes oil

US President Donald Trump has said that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro would be acting wisely if he stepped down, as Washington escalates its campaign of economic and diplomatic pressure. Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Trump indicated that Maduro still had the option to leave office voluntarily, while warning that remaining in power could invite further consequences. The president’s remarks coincide with an intensification of US measures against Venezuela’s energy sector, including maritime operations targeting crude shipments. Officials have described the actions as part of a broader effort to isolate Maduro’s government economically and politically. US Targets…