US Lawmakers Question Next Steps After Venezuela Briefing
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9 connectionsΒ·15 entities in this videoβClassified Briefing on Venezuela Operation
- ποΈ Top lawmakers from both parties attended a classified briefing regarding the Trump administration's operation in Venezuela.
- π£οΈ Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed that Congress should have had more say in the operation.
- β House Speaker Mike Johnson, however, agreed with the Trump administration's decision not to notify Congress beforehand.
Next Steps and US Involvement
- β Lawmakers left the briefing with concerns and questions about the next steps for Venezuela.
- πΊπΈ The US plans to use pressure points to ensure cooperation from Venezuela's new acting president, Rodriguez.
- π° This includes leveraging an oil embargo and the presence of the US fleet.
Rebuilding Venezuela's Infrastructure
- ποΈ President Trump stated the US plans to pay or reimburse American oil companies to rebuild Venezuela's oil infrastructure.
- ποΈ He also indicated that new elections are not expected in Venezuela within the next 30 days.
Future Briefings and Information
- π’ Speaker Johnson confirmed that the Trump administration will brief all members of Congress on Wednesday.
- π€ President Trump is also scheduled to speak to House Republicans at their retreat.
- π° The White House has stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is overseeing the process of running Venezuela, but specifics remain unclear.
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