Rep. Crawford on Venezuela: Not Regime Change, but Addressing Threats

Briefing on Venezuela

• 💡 A Congressional briefing was held for top leaders on Venezuela, attended by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford.
• 📌 The information shared was consistent with public statements made by Secretaries Rubio and Hegar, providing greater detail on the situation.

Geopolitical Concerns Beyond Narco-Trafficking

• 🎯 While narco-trafficking is a concern, other relationships were highlighted, including Venezuela's ties with Iran, a state sponsor of terror.
• 🇨🇳 China's belligerent presence in the region was also noted as a significant threat.
• 🌍 The focus is on showing leadership in the Western Hemisphere and securing the neighborhood for the benefit of allies and regional stability.

Clarifying 'Regime Change'

• 🚫 Chairman Crawford emphasized that the recent action in Venezuela was not regime change, contrasting it with a full-scale intervention.
• ⚖️ He described it as a