NEWSFLASH: Trump on Venezuela: “We are going to run the country”
Trump threatened a second strike, but gave no details as to how the U.S. will seize power. Says U.S. oil companies will lead investment.
Donald Trump said that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela following its overnight strikes and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with his wife.
“We’re going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,” Trump announced at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, saying that the risk of someone else taking over was too great.
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-Trump outlines role for U.S. oil companies
-A photo of Maduro after his capture
-Details about the operation
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