U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion

Submission statement: when the US conducts a foreign intervention, it is imperative that they have a sensible plan to handle the aftermath. In the case of Venezuela, though, it seems the administration is confused and trying to score an easy win, as this report demonstrates.

The most damning news, in my opinion, is the following concerning Machado. It shows a frightening lack of concern for the welfare of the Venezuelan people, and reveals once again that Trump is strictly motivated by greed and pettiness.

> Two people close to the White House said the president’s lack of interest in boosting Machado, despite her recent efforts to flatter Trump, stemmed from her decision to accept the Nobel Peace Prize, an award the president has openly coveted.

> Although Machado ultimately said she was dedicating the award to Trump, her acceptance of the prize was an “ultimate sin,” said one of the people.

> “If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today,” this person said.