Maduro goes full comedy skit: Fake phone call, Xylophone solo... all during official broadcast

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sparked attention after joking about a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump during a live TV show in Caracas. Acting as if he received a call mid-broadcast, Maduro responded in English, adding a humorous twist amid rising geopolitical tensions. He also announced that Vice President Delcy Rodríguez submitted the 2026 Draft Budget Law and Special Debt Law to the National Assembly. The proposed budget focuses on fiscal discipline despite international sanctions and escalating military pressure in the Caribbean. These ongoing disputes have heightened concerns about regional security and foreign intervention.