Trump Warns Venezuela of 'Second Strike' if Leadership Doesn't Comply

US Military Operation in Venezuela

• 🇺🇸 President Trump confirmed a US military operation in Venezuela, describing it as a dangerous operation where helicopters were shot at.
• 👏 Despite some injuries, all US service members are reported to be in good shape, with no fatalities.

US Control and Venezuelan Leadership

• 🎯 Trump stated that the US is in charge of Venezuela following the seizure of President Maduro.
• 💬 He has not directly spoken with the newly sworn-in interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, but indicated that other people have.

Rebuilding Venezuela's Economy

• 🏚️ Trump described Venezuela as a "dead country" that needs to be rebuilt, emphasizing the need for big investments by oil companies.
• ⛽ The plan involves oil companies fixing the country's rusty and broken infrastructure without direct US investment.
• 🤝 Oil companies are reportedly eager to invest and rebuild, with some already operating on a month-to-month basis.

Future of Venezuela and US Involvement

• ⚡ The US was prepared for a "second wave" of military action but believes it will not be necessary if the leadership cooperates.
• 💰 Trump discussed the country's oil reserves, stating that the US will run and fix everything before holding elections at the appropriate time.
• ⚠️ He warned that without his leadership, the US would have faced economic collapse similar to Venezuela, with trillions of dollars leaving the country.
• 📈 Trump attributed the US economic record to tariffs, stating that without them, there would be no investment.