Rubio To Warn Congress Trump May Use Military Action In Venezuela
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to tell Congress that the Trump administration is prepared to take new military action against Venezuela if the country’s interim leaders stray from U.S. expectations, according to prepared testimony released ahead of a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing.
Rubio emphasized that the United States is not at war with Venezuela and that the interim government is currently cooperating, but said the administration would not rule out using additional force if necessary.
His remarks come on the heels of a U.S. operation that resulted in the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month.
In his prepared statement, Rubio said the United States is “prepared to use force to ensure maximum cooperation if other methods fail” but added it is his hope that such action will not be required.
The planned testimony is expected to highlight divisions in Congress over U.S. policy toward Venezuela, with some lawmakers questioning how far the administration should go in using military leverage to influence the country’s political direction.
Rubio’s warning underscores ongoing tensions over U.S. foreign policy in Latin America as the administration balances military deterrence with diplomatic efforts.
Rubio emphasized that the United States is not at war with Venezuela and that the interim government is currently cooperating, but said the administration would not rule out using additional force if necessary.
His remarks come on the heels of a U.S. operation that resulted in the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month.
In his prepared statement, Rubio said the United States is “prepared to use force to ensure maximum cooperation if other methods fail” but added it is his hope that such action will not be required.
The planned testimony is expected to highlight divisions in Congress over U.S. policy toward Venezuela, with some lawmakers questioning how far the administration should go in using military leverage to influence the country’s political direction.
Rubio’s warning underscores ongoing tensions over U.S. foreign policy in Latin America as the administration balances military deterrence with diplomatic efforts.
