As Venezuela's election schedule remains under discussion, U.S. President Donald Trump said the country was not yet ready to hold elections. Trump said Venezuela needed more time for the process to move forward.
Answering reporters' questions after speaking in the Oval Office, Trump addressed why Washington had not asked Caracas for a firm date for the elections. Saying he did not think Venezuela was ready, Trump said the situation in the country was entirely new.
Trump relays Rodriguez's call for elections
Trump said interim President Delcy Rodriguez wanted elections to be held in Venezuela. At the same time, Trump said Venezuela was not yet fully ready for the electoral process.
Trump said they had good relations with Venezuela's administration and that they had freed the country from dictatorship. He also argued that Rodriguez was performing her duties very well and enjoyed great respect.
Trump said they were eagerly awaiting elections to be held soon.