U.S. President Scheduled to Meet Acting Venezuelan President in New York
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez in New York next week, according to the White House.

New York, NY, September 18, 2026 —
U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to meet with Delcy Rodríguez, who is identified as the Acting Venezuelan President, in New York next week. The White House announced the scheduled meeting.
The specific date and venue for the meeting within New York have not been disclosed. Further details regarding the agenda or the expected outcomes of the discussion were also not provided at the time of the announcement.
Delcy Rodríguez has held various high-level positions within the Venezuelan government. Her role as Acting President places her in a significant position within the country’s political landscape.
The United States has maintained a complex relationship with Venezuela, characterized by diplomatic tensions and sanctions. This meeting, however, represents a direct engagement between the U.S. President and a representative of the Venezuelan government.
The White House has not released further information regarding the context or purpose of this upcoming meeting. The timing of the encounter is noted as occurring next week.
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