Trump says US will ‘run' Venezuela until a safe transition is possible : NPR
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Key Points:
- President Trump announced that the U.S. will effectively run Venezuela until a "proper transition" can occur, following military strikes that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
- Trump revealed Maduro and his wife are being transported to New York to stand trial, and stated that U.S. oil companies will enter Venezuela to repair and operate its oil infrastructure.
- The president warned of a potential second, larger military attack if necessary to secure the operation, while acknowledging some U.S. injuries but no fatalities during the initial mission.
- Trump defended the operation as a success in combating drug trafficking and dismissed constitutional concerns, emphasizing his good relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding oil access.
- Although no detailed plan for regime change was given, Trump
