Geraldo Rivera on US Action in Venezuela and Trump's Approach

Trump's Tone and Venezuelan Citizens

• 🗣️ Geraldo Rivera expresses disappointment that President Trump's tone was too swaggering and not sympathetic enough towards ordinary Venezuelan citizens.
• 😥 Many Venezuelans are unaware of the situation, experiencing destruction and fleeing their homes out of necessity, not criminality.
• 🤝 Rivera suggests Trump could have been kinder and offered more understanding to the Venezuelan people.

US Policy and Venezuelan Governance

• 🇺🇸 The US is not running Venezuela, despite Trump's comments suggesting direction to Vice President Delcy Rodríguez.
• ⚠️ Rivera interprets Trump's remarks about Rodríguez's fate as a potential threat if she doesn't comply with US demands.
• ⚖️ Ideally, the current Venezuelan government would remain to stabilize the situation and cooperate with incoming US agencies.

Economic Interests and US Business

• 💰 The US seeks oil from Venezuela but aims to conduct business fairly, paying for value received, not to exploit the country's wealth.
• ❓ Rivera notes that oil companies might be hesitant to re-enter Venezuela after past nationalization losses.
• 📈 The price of oil has seen some fluctuation, with a slight increase electronically.

Geopolitical Considerations: Cuba and Colombia

• 🇨🇺 Rivera doubts that Cuba is on the verge of collapse, citing its size, organized military, and strong ties to Russia and China.
• 🇨🇴 The Colombian president may be more nervous, as Trump is aware that Colombia is a major source of cocaine transiting through Venezuela.
• 🇺🇸 Past US attempts to pacify Colombia and eliminate drug dealers have been difficult and met with limited success.

Conclusion and Congratulations

• 🎉 Rivera congratulates President Trump and the US armed forces for a successful operation in Venezuela without losing any American soldiers.