President Donald Trump said Friday that he wouldn't rule out
military action against Venezuela in response to the country's descent
into political chaos following President Nicolas Maduro's power grab.
Trump's comment mark a serious escalation in rhetoric for the US, which has up until now stressed a regional approach that encourages Latin American allies to escalate pressure on the Maduro regime. Hours before Trump's comments, a senior administration official speaking on condition of anonymity stressed that approach while briefing reporters on Vice President Mike Pence's upcoming trip to the region later this week.
Trump alarms Venezuela with talk of 'military option' to quell chaos - France 24
Trump's comment mark a serious escalation in rhetoric for the US, which has up until now stressed a regional approach that encourages Latin American allies to escalate pressure on the Maduro regime. Hours before Trump's comments, a senior administration official speaking on condition of anonymity stressed that approach while briefing reporters on Vice President Mike Pence's upcoming trip to the region later this week.
Trump alarms Venezuela with talk of 'military option' to quell chaos - France 24
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