Trump Says US Would ‘Run’ Venezuela After Military Ouster of Maduro
United States President Donald Trump has triggered widespread international reactions following comments suggesting that the US would take control of Venezuela and its oil reserves if a military operation were to successfully remove President Nicolás Maduro from power. Speaking during a recent political appearance, President Trump asserted that the United States possesses the military capability to swiftly topple the Venezuelan government if it chose to do so. He further claimed that such an action would result in Washington assuming administrative control of the country, including oversight of its vast energy resources. According to Trump, Venezuela’s oil wealth, which remains largely untapped due to years of economic decline, would be better managed under US leadership. According to energy analysts, Venezuela holds the largest proven crude oil reserves in the world, yet production has plummeted due to sanctions, mismanagement, and infrastructure decay. Trump argued that US interventi...