US President Threatens Delcy Rodriguez with Fate Worse than Maduro's Captivity
In a stunning reversal, US President Donald Trump warned newly appointed Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez on Sunday that she faces a worse fate if she doesn't fall in line with his vision for reform. The warning was a far cry from Trump's praise of Rodriguez just hours earlier, where he hailed her as the key to "making Venezuela great again".
Trump's statement suggests that he will not tolerate any defiance from Rodriguez, who had condemned the US operation that led to Maduro's arrest and transfer to a New York City jail. Instead, she called for the country to stand strong in defending its oil reserves against what she perceived as US aggression.
"We had already warned that an aggression was underway under false excuses and false pretenses," Rodriguez said in response, stating that the true intention behind the operation was regime change in Venezuela. Her words were met with fierce pushback from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who vowed that the US would not support her administration, citing a lack of legitimacy.
In a shocking twist, Rubio announced that he believes Rodriguez cannot serve as Venezuela's interim leader and called for free elections to be held to determine the next leader of the country. This move is significant, given that the US and other nations have never recognized Maduro's 2024 win.
Trump's threats against Rodriguez also included the possibility of a second wave of military action in Venezuela if he deemed it necessary. The implications of this statement are dire, suggesting a heightened level of hostility between the US and Venezuela.
The situation is rapidly spiraling out of control, with tensions between Trump and Rodriguez reaching a boiling point. As one US official noted, "it's clear that the President has lost patience" with Rodriguez's intransigence. The future of Venezuela hangs precariously in the balance, as the country teeters on the edge of chaos.
The situation raises fundamental questions about the role of external powers in Venezuelan affairs and the limits of their influence. As the crisis deepens, it remains to be seen whether Trump's words will ultimately prove prophetic or merely a reflection of his own desperation.
One thing is certain: Delcy Rodriguez has become a lightning rod for controversy, with her very existence at odds with Trump's vision for Venezuela. Will she manage to navigate this treacherous landscape unscathed, or will the full force of US pressure finally take its toll? Only time will tell.
In a stunning reversal, US President Donald Trump warned newly appointed Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez on Sunday that she faces a worse fate if she doesn't fall in line with his vision for reform. The warning was a far cry from Trump's praise of Rodriguez just hours earlier, where he hailed her as the key to "making Venezuela great again".
Trump's statement suggests that he will not tolerate any defiance from Rodriguez, who had condemned the US operation that led to Maduro's arrest and transfer to a New York City jail. Instead, she called for the country to stand strong in defending its oil reserves against what she perceived as US aggression.
"We had already warned that an aggression was underway under false excuses and false pretenses," Rodriguez said in response, stating that the true intention behind the operation was regime change in Venezuela. Her words were met with fierce pushback from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who vowed that the US would not support her administration, citing a lack of legitimacy.
In a shocking twist, Rubio announced that he believes Rodriguez cannot serve as Venezuela's interim leader and called for free elections to be held to determine the next leader of the country. This move is significant, given that the US and other nations have never recognized Maduro's 2024 win.
Trump's threats against Rodriguez also included the possibility of a second wave of military action in Venezuela if he deemed it necessary. The implications of this statement are dire, suggesting a heightened level of hostility between the US and Venezuela.
The situation is rapidly spiraling out of control, with tensions between Trump and Rodriguez reaching a boiling point. As one US official noted, "it's clear that the President has lost patience" with Rodriguez's intransigence. The future of Venezuela hangs precariously in the balance, as the country teeters on the edge of chaos.
The situation raises fundamental questions about the role of external powers in Venezuelan affairs and the limits of their influence. As the crisis deepens, it remains to be seen whether Trump's words will ultimately prove prophetic or merely a reflection of his own desperation.
One thing is certain: Delcy Rodriguez has become a lightning rod for controversy, with her very existence at odds with Trump's vision for Venezuela. Will she manage to navigate this treacherous landscape unscathed, or will the full force of US pressure finally take its toll? Only time will tell.
i'm thinking trump's getting desperate here...like he really thinks delcy rodriguez is gonna roll over and do his bidding? lol she sounds like a total boss tho 
that marco rubio though, what a sellout 
if he says she can't lead the country, then who's next? some puppet on trump's payroll? 
this whole thing is getting super messy...i hope delcy rodriguez holds strong and doesn't get played by trump 
what's going on with trump and venezuela?! he goes from praising delcy rodriguez to threatening her with a worse fate than maduro's captivity... it's like he's trying to scare her off, but honestly who is he scaring here? 
venezuelans aren't exactly quaking in their boots over some empty threats from trump. plus, delcy's already shown she's not afraid of him, calling out the us for its aggression and pushing back against his regime change agenda... this is getting messy and i'm loving it 
when politics get too complicated 
[Doge meme] 
us presidential tweets are the best way to make diplomacy go "Ruff ruff" 
[Kanye West crying face] 
trump's ego is getting out of control... or is that venezuela? 
[Meme: "I can has change?" no you cannot, delcy rodriguez]
. It sounds like he's trying to bully her into doing what he wants, but what if she doesn't play along? Venezuela needs stability right now, not more drama 
. And what's with Rubio's sudden change of heart? It feels like he's just trying to appease Trump's ego instead of thinking about what's best for the country 
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. I don't know how Delcy Rodriguez is gonna handle all this pressure, she seems pretty strong though 
. It's like the whole world is watching Venezuela's drama unfold on live TV 
. This could get really ugly, real fast 
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she seems like a strong woman who's not afraid to speak her mind, but trump's threats are super scary and i fear for her safety 
let's hope delcy can find a way to navigate this situation without losing herself in the process 
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. If Trump follows through on his threats, it could lead to disaster for Venezuela and the region as a whole 
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I mean, what even is the point of having an opposition if they just get to dictate everything and everyone else has no say in it? 
. meanwhile, delcy's just trying to do her job and defend venezuela's interests without being all confrontational 
that just prolongs the chaos and uncertainty.
. I mean, just hours ago Trump was hailing Delcy as the key to making Venezuela great again, and now he's threatening her with some kind of dire fate? It's like, what's going on here? Are these guys even serious about trying to fix the country or are they just playing a game of geopolitics? 
. But hey, we'll just have to wait and see what happens next 
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. I mean, isn't that just a fancy way of saying "we're not gonna back down from our stance"? Newsflash, guys: you can't just dictate the future of Venezuela without facing resistance.
. Can't they just have some peace and stability already?!