Obviously, Trump prefers military dictatorship over democracy:
“Trump said the administration did not talk to Machado about the attack and possibility of leading Venezuela. He leaned on Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as Maduro’s successor”— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) Jan 4, 2026
Day: January 3, 2026
“President Trump on Saturday said Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado “doesn’t have the support” within Venezuela to be its next leader”
I bet Trump is opting for a new military dictatorship, but to the benefit of Trumpist kleptocrats.
thehill.com/homenews/adminis…— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) Jan 4, 2026
Nicolas Maduro had his chance — until he didn’t.
The Trump Admin will always defend American citizens against all threats, foreign and domestic. 🇺🇸🦅
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