Sen. Tom Cotton says new Venezuelan government cannot "continue Nicolás Maduro's ways"
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Key Points:
- Sen. Tom Cotton emphasized the need to ensure Venezuelan government leaders do not continue Nicolás Maduro's policies, supporting President Trump's approach to give new leadership a chance to change the country's direction.
- Maduro and his wife were captured during a U.S. raid in Caracas linked to narcoterrorism charges, and Maduro has been detained in a federal facility in Brooklyn, while Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as his replacement.
- President Trump and Sen. Cotton highlighted the ongoing presence of Maduro's allies with alleged ties to narcotics and foreign adversaries, stressing the importance of stopping drug and weapons trafficking and expelling foreign influences like Iranians, Cubans, and Hezbollah.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that Maduro was the primary target of
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