Trump Says US ‘Going to Run’ Venezuela Until Transition Possible

Summary

President Donald Trump said the US will run Venezuela until a safe and judicious transition can occur after the capture of Nicolas Maduro. He framed the move as necessary to protect Venezuela's people and prevent an unsuitable takeover, while saying Venezuela's oil industry has long been a bust and has underperformed its potential.

• Trump said the US will run Venezuela until a proper transition is possible.
• He said the goal is peace, liberty, and justice for Venezuelans.
• He warned against letting someone without the people's interests take over.
• He said US forces would stay until a proper transition occurs.
• He described Venezuela's oil business as a long-term bust.
• He said Venezuela was pumping almost nothing versus its potential.