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On Venezuela, Trump Needs To Ask the Big Question | Opinion

On Venezuela, Trump Needs To Ask the Big Question | Opinion

Summary

President Donald Trump recently led a National Security Council meeting to discuss actions regarding Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. has not decided on a clear plan yet, despite military presence near Venezuela. Trump appears to be undecided on whether to use military force or pursue other options for regime change.

Key Facts

  • President Trump held a meeting with top advisors about Venezuela's situation.
  • Nicolás Maduro is the current leader of Venezuela despite U.S. efforts to remove him.
  • No specific U.S. plan for Venezuela has been finalized yet.
  • A significant portion of the U.S. Navy is near the Venezuelan coast.
  • Trump has suggested different approaches, including military action and negotiations.
  • The Trump administration seems focused on regime change in Venezuela.
  • There are debates about whether regime change would benefit Venezuela.
  • Only a small percentage of cocaine shipments to the U.S. come from Venezuela.

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