According to the sources cited by the newspaper, during the telephone conversation, Trump and Maduro discussed the regime's demands for general amnesty for Maduro, his co-workers and their families, many of whom are exposed to financial sanctions and criminal charges from the US. Trump had told Venezuelan leaders that if he did not leave voluntarily, he would consider another options, including utilizing force. The leaders had already informed “New York Times” about the telephone conversation, but did not uncover details.