Trump Details US Plan to 'Run Venezuela Properly' After Maduro's Capture

US Control and Rebuilding Venezuela

• 🎯 The US will run Venezuela through a designated group, focusing on rebuilding its oil infrastructure.
• 💰 Costs for rebuilding will be directly covered by oil companies, who will be reimbursed.
• 🤝 The goal is to ensure the people of Venezuela are taken care of and to support those forced to leave.

Military Presence and Operational Details

• ⚡ The phrase "boots on the ground" is discussed, with confirmation that US forces were present at a high level.
• ⚠️ The operation to capture fugitives was described as a dangerous mission that could have gone badly.
• ⚖️ The operation is framed as a law enforcement function, primarily an arrest of indicted fugitives, supported by the Department of War for the Department of Justice.
• 🤫 Congressional notification was not possible due to the mission's trigger-based nature and the risk of leaks.

Maduro's Capture and Future Proceedings

• 🏃 Maduro attempted to reach a safe place but was intercepted by fast-moving US forces.
• 💥 There was significant opposition and gunfire during the operation.
• 🗽 Maduro is expected to be brought to New York in the near future.

US Track Record and Future Elections

• ✅ Trump asserts a perfect track record of winning in similar operations, citing successes like Al-Baghdadi.
• ⏳ The US plans to run Venezuela for a period of time to rebuild infrastructure which is described as rotted and dangerous.
• 🗓️ Trump desires to hold elections quickly but acknowledges it will take time to stabilize the country.

International Relations and Concerns

• ⚠️ Trump reiterates his warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro regarding cocaine production and trafficking into the US.
• 🤝 The US will work with Venezuela's Vice President, who is willing to cooperate to make Venezuela great again.