Trump announces that the United States will "operate" Venezuela until a smooth transfer of power and invest billions of dollars to rebuild the oil infrastructure.

Source: BlockMedia Original Title: Trump: “Deploy troops to Venezuela if necessary… US will ‘manage’ until regime transfer”(Summary) Original Link: https://www.blockmedia.co.kr/archives/1027958

Background

US President Trump announced at a press conference in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, that the US will operate in Venezuela during the “safe transfer of power” in Venezuela.

Regime Transfer and Possible Military Intervention

Trump expressed hope that Venezuela could hold elections quickly and anticipated that the regime transfer process would take some time. He pointed out that Secretary of State Rubio has spoken with Venezuelan Vice President Delsi Rodriguez, who indicated readiness to provide all necessary support.

Trump emphasized that the US does not rule out the possibility of deploying ground troops and stated: “We will operate in Venezuela until a safe, proper, and wise transfer of power is achieved. We do not want to see another person in power and repeat the long-standing suffering of the past.”

Oil Industry Reconstruction Plan

Trump announced that the US will invest billions of dollars to utilize the largest US oil companies to repair Venezuela’s severely damaged oil infrastructure, enabling Venezuela to generate revenue. Currently, US oil company Chevron has obtained special permission from the US government to operate in Venezuela.

Trump stated that the US will maintain sanctions on Venezuelan oil and said the US Navy fleet is on standby, reserving the option to take all military actions until demand is fully met.

Warning to Allies

Trump issued a clear warning to other countries supporting the Maduro regime, stating that all political figures, military officials, and Venezuelans should recognize that “what happens to Maduro could also happen to them.”

He added, “If people are not treated fairly and justly, this will inevitably happen. Dictator and terrorist Maduro has finally disappeared from Venezuela, and the Venezuelan people have gained their freedom.”

Trump also revealed that he did not notify Congress in advance because “Congress would leak the information.” Secretary of State Rubio said that such actions are “not the type of mission that can be reported to Congress.”

Maduro Taken to the US

On the eve of the press conference, Trump posted a photo on social media of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on a US Navy destroyer, with Maduro’s eyes covered, wearing Nike sportswear, and holding a bottle of mineral water. Trump stated that Maduro and his wife are being taken to New York and will be tried in US courts. The US had previously charged Maduro in 2020 with crimes including drug trafficking.