President Donald Trump has issued a warning indicating the United States’ preparedness to carry out a potential larger-scale attack on Venezuela if deemed necessary subsequent to recent American military actions aimed at apprehending President Nicolas Maduro. During a press briefing held at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club today, the President did not rule out the possibility of deploying ground troops in Venezuela as part of American efforts to assume control over the nation.
Trump articulated the intention of the United States to oversee the governance of Venezuela following a recent operation that resulted in explosions in the capital city of Caracas. Emphasizing the need for a secure and orderly transition, Trump asserted the commitment to ensuring peace, freedom, and justice for the Venezuelan populace, including those residing in the U.S. and those desiring to return to their homeland.
Expressing concerns about the potential rise of leadership detrimental to the Venezuelan people, Trump underscored the necessity of maintaining control over Venezuela for the interim period. He conveyed readiness for a subsequent military intervention to support the U.S.’s objectives in managing Venezuela, emphasizing the possibility of a more substantial follow-up assault if required.
Furthermore, Trump outlined plans for American oil companies to assume control of Venezuela’s extensive oil reserves, citing the need to revitalize the country’s oil industry. He highlighted the intention for substantial investments to repair the dilapidated oil infrastructure, with anticipated revenue from the oil sector expected to fund ongoing military operations essential for enforcing U.S. governance in Venezuela. Trump projected a future scenario where Venezuelans would experience prosperity, autonomy, and security under American administration.
In response to inquiries from the media regarding the potential deployment of ground forces to enforce U.S. authority, Trump affirmed the willingness to utilize such measures, citing past military presence in Venezuela at a significant level. He reassured the public of the U.S.’s commitment to ensuring effective governance in the country, indicating ongoing efforts to appoint suitable individuals to oversee the transitional process.
