U.S. Clarifies Venezuela Policy Amid Political Developments

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Top Republicans, including Rubio, distanced themselves from Trump's claim that the US will run Venezuela after the operation to capture Maduro, emphasizing leverage and influence rather than direct control, amid ongoing debates about the legality and future of US involvement in Venezuela.
- Top Republicans backpedal from Trump claim that US will run Venezuela The Guardian
- A clearer picture is emerging of what Trump meant when he said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela CNN
- Rubio Stresses U.S. Plan to Coerce Venezuela Rather Than Govern It The New York Times
- Transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026 CBS News
- Live updates: Maduro scheduled for court in N.Y.C. tomorrow after Venezuela capture NBC News
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