President Trump announced on Saturday that the U.S. is going to run Venezuela until the process to a new government plays out after the capture of its current leader, Nicolas Maduro.
“We’re there now, but we’re going to stay until such time as the pop — proper transition can take place,” Trump said at a news conference after the U.S. strikes that led to Maduro’s capture. “We’re going to run it essentially.”
Trump said the U.S. is prepared to carry out a “second wave” attack but it “probably” won’t have to happen.
Trump warned that all military options remain on the table if needed.
“Very importantly, the embargo on all Venezuelan oil remains in full effect. The American armada remains poised in position, and the United States retains all military options until the United States demands have been fully met and fully satisfied,” he said.
Trump also said Maduro and his wife are on a ship currently on their way to the U.S.
They will face trial in New York or Florida, he said.
