by Nicholas Ballasy
Trump says the U.S. is prepared to carry out a "second wave" attack but it "probably" won't be needed
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 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 there will be a "group of people" announced at a later date who will be running the country until the transition occurs.
Trump also 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 is also not ruling our boots on the ground.
"We are not afraid of boots on the ground. We had boots on the ground last night. We are not afraid of it. We’re going to run the country right. It’s going to make a lot of money. They stole our oil," he said.
He revealed that he had many conversations with Maduro before he was captured. Trump recalled telling Maduro he had to "surrender." Trump said he thought Maduro was close to surrendering and probably wishes he did now.
Trump was asked how regime change in Venezuela is considered an "America First" policy, which was one of his campaign themes.
"We have to be surrounded by safe, secure countries," he said. "That is America First."
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.
Nicholas Ballasy
Source: https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/trump-were-going-run-venezuela-until-transition-takes-place-after-capture
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