Is the U.S. Running Venezuela or Not?

"run the country."

"running policy"

"will never return to being the colony of another empire."

"think twice about crossing the U.S. when President Trump is so unpredictable and uses the U.S. military in very unconventional ways, and shuns the guardrails that keep a U.S. president in check."

A raid captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, followed by mixed U.S. political signals. President Trump used the phrase "run the country" and later suggested Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez might cooperate. Secretary of State Marco Rubio softened the language to "running policy." Rodríguez delivered a televised rejection, saying Venezuela will never return to being the colony of another empire. Trump warned Rodríguez she could face consequences "probably bigger than Maduro." The political follow-up appears improvisational and chaotic, which may be intentional. World leaders may reassess interactions with the U.S. due to unpredictability, unconventional military use, and a rejection of traditional presidential guardrails.

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