Supporting the uprising is a risky proposition for the Trump administration, but if it works Trump can claim a political and even moral victory.
President Donald Trump’s top aides on Tuesday publicly backed an attempted coup in Venezuela, where opposition leaders have teamed with a band of rebellious soldiers in an effort to oust strongman leader Nicolás Maduro.
Pompeo tweeted that “the U.S. Government fully supports the Venezuelan people in their quest for freedom and democracy.” Bolton tweeted that “Venezuela’s military has a choice: embrace democracy, protect civilians and members of the democratically-elected National Assembly, or face more man-made suffering and isolation.”
Bolton on Tuesday even retweeted words of support from Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, who praised Guaidó for “putting his life on the line.” “I want to tell the Venezuelan people: This is the moment to take to the streets and accompany these patriotic soldiers,” Lopez said, according to media reports. “Everyone should come to the streets in peace.”
“President Trump should immediately position American military assets to be ready to deliver aid to the people and defend freedom and democracy as well as U.S. national security interests in our hemisphere,” Florida Sen. Rick Scott said.
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