Trump Declares US in Charge of Venezuela, Warns of Consequences

US Control and Governance in Venezuela

• 🇺🇸 President Trump stated that the United States will run Venezuela until elections can be held.
• 🎯 The motivation for military action was stated as peace, not oil or regime change.
• 🔑 Rebuilding the country's oil infrastructure is considered key to Venezuela's future, though day-to-day governing plans remain unclear.

Warnings and Cooperation

• ⚠️ Venezuela's Vice President, Deli Rodriguez, sworn in as interim president, has been warned by Trump that she will face consequences if she does not cooperate with the US.
• 🤝 Rodriguez has released a statement expressing a desire to work with the US and calling for peace.
• 🗣️ Trump expects total access to Venezuela and its oil.

International Implications and Congressional Briefings

• 🌍 President Trump indicated that this operation could serve as a message to other countries, specifically mentioning Colombia and Cuba as potential next steps.
• 🏛️ The White House is planning a classified briefing for a limited group of Congress members on the operation, including key national security officials.
• 🗓️ A wider briefing for all members of Congress is expected in the coming days.