U.S. Takes Charge in Venezuela, Plans Recovery
Following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, President Trump has announced that the United States is now in control of Venezuela. The President outlined a plan to rebuild the country’s economy and delay elections until stability is restored.
“Don’t ask me who’s in charge,” Trump stated, “It means we’re in charge.”
Trump emphasized that Venezuela has suffered greatly from years of mismanagement, leaving its infrastructure and economy in ruins. He argued that a quick transition to democracy is not possible in its current state.
The recovery plan will focus on restoring Venezuela’s oil industry, with American oil companies leading the effort. These companies will invest billions to rebuild the system and extract oil, sharing the profits.
“The oil companies are going to go in and rebuild this system,” Trump explained. “They’re going to spend billions of dollars, and they’re going to take the oil out of the ground, and we’re taking back what they sell.”
Elections will be held once the country is stable. Trump argued that holding a vote too soon would only repeat past mistakes. The U.S. will manage the recovery process, addressing issues like inflation and infrastructure collapse.
Trump rejected claims that the intervention was driven by oil interests or regime change. He framed it as a necessary step to ensure peace and security in the Western Hemisphere, invoking the Monroe Doctrine.
“It’s about peace on Earth,” Trump said. “You gotta have peace, it’s our hemisphere.”
The U.S. will also provide aid to Venezuelans displaced by the economic crisis, including those living in the United States.
Trump also expressed concerns about Colombia, accusing its leadership of enabling drug trafficking into the U.S. He warned of potential action if the situation does not improve. Additionally, he addressed the protests in Iran, stating that the U.S. will respond forcefully if the Iranian government uses violence against its people.
