Trump announced his desire to run for president of Venezuela

US President Donald Trump said on April 6 that as soon as he completes the military operation in Iran, he will learn Spanish and try to run for president of Venezuela.

"After I'm done with this, I can go to Venezuela. I'll learn Spanish quickly. <...> And I will go to Venezuela — I can run for president," he told reporters at a press conference at the White House.

The American leader added that it would not take much time for him to learn a foreign language, as he was "good at it."

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The President of Venezuela cannot pay for the services of lawyers from either personal or public funds.

On April 3, the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matvienko, said that the attack by the United States and Israel on Iran was a mistake inspired by the adventure in Venezuela. On March 29, the captured President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, who is in custody in the United States, posted an appeal on social networks thanking for the support of his supporters. According to him, the Venezuelan side should embark on the path of "reconciliation and respect," he also called for strengthening peace and national unity.

On March 7, the United States officially recognized the current government of Venezuela. Trump stressed that the American side had managed to conclude a deal with the Venezuelan authorities on the sale of Venezuelan gold and other minerals.

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