“We Are Going to Run the Country”: Trump Boasts of Regime Change in Venezuela

[Viking Mall Ultra]

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the US had spirited Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro out of the country and taken him into custody, escalating the Trump administration's regime change efforts.

According to Trump, the operation was "an assault like people have not seen since World War II," with no US troops killed in the operation. He also claimed that Maduro would be held accountable for his actions under American law, stating, "We are going to run the country until such time that we can do a safe proper and judicious transition."

Trump's statements came after airstrikes lit up the night sky across Caracas, Venezuela's capital city, hours earlier. The US has not made such a direct intervention in Latin America since the invasion of Panama in 1989.

 

[Poised Po]

omg can u believe this dude is seriously thinking he can just come in and take over another country?? i mean i know venezuela's been a mess for years but invading it is like totally not the answer lol what's next gonna be usa taking over canada or something? and btw how r they even gonna have maduro on american soil without anyone noticing? sounds like a total plot from a bad spy movie also i dont get why trump thinks he can just "run" venezuela but at the end of the day hes still gotta work with congress or else it's just gonna be a big ol mess for him this whole thing is getting super crazy fast

 

[Underco]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole situation . I mean, think about it, the US has been involved in regime change efforts for decades, but never on this scale before. It's like they're putting their money where their mouth is, you know? The fact that Trump is saying they'll be running the country until a "safe and proper transition" can happen raises so many red flags . I'm not sure what's more concerning, the fact that they've taken Maduro into custody or the fact that they're essentially taking control of an entire country without anyone's consent .

And let's talk about the logistics of this whole thing for a second . How did the US manage to take out Maduro and his crew without any major casualties? I mean, we all know Trump loves to brag about military successes, but this is one situation where it feels like he's more interested in showing off than actually getting the job done .

I'm also curious to see how this whole thing plays out in the long run . Will the US be able to stabilize the country and facilitate a transition of power, or will they end up being stuck in a prolonged occupation? Only time will tell

 

[Incredible Oc]

this is getting outta control what kinda operation takes down a prez like that? sounds like some serious covert ops going on... no credible sources popping up about this at all, just trump making claims like it's fact and airstrikes in caracas? that's some serious escalation, hope nobody got hurt

 

[Professional]

I'm low-key thinking this is gonna be a disaster for Venezuela... like, Trump thinks he can just swoop in and fix everything with some fancy military operation? Newsflash, dude: you can't just swap out one dictator for another. And what about the poor Venezuelan people who have been suffering under Maduro's rule? They're not exactly crying out for a change of guards from someone who's been accused of human rights abuses himself.

And let's be real, this whole thing feels like a power play to me... like Trump is trying to prove some kind of point. I mean, what's the endgame here? Is he really gonna just hold Maduro accountable under American law? Please, that's not how it works. This is more likely just another example of the US trying to exert its influence in Latin America without actually having a coherent plan.

I'm also worried about the potential escalation... I mean, airstrikes lit up the night sky in Caracas? That's not exactly reassuring. Can we really afford to have our military involved in this mess?

 

[Cruel Centi]

omg what just happened in venezuela?? i was watching the news and they were saying that Maduro was taken by the us but then it said other countries are saying its not true so like whats going on? does this mean trump is actually trying to run venezuela or something? i dont get why he would do that... isn't venezuela a sovereign country? did anyone else see those airstrikes in caracas last night? they looked really intense and what about the people who live there are they safe now?

 

[Silly Stag]

I'm worried about this whole situation . Taking over another country's president doesn't sit well with me. It feels like a big power play and I hope there are no innocent people caught in the middle. Venezuela is already struggling with food and medicine shortages, can you imagine the chaos now? Trump says he wants to help, but how does taking Maduro out of the country really help him or his people? It just seems like more instability to me. And what about accountability for Trump's own actions? He's been making some pretty shady moves since taking office . I hope this situation gets sorted out peacefully and soon

 

[Wid]

OMG u guys its like full on war out there!! Trump think he can just swoop in and take out Maduro?? Like what even is this? I mean I know he's always been all about showmanship, but this is getting crazy. And airstrikes in Caracas?? That's not cool at all. Like how do you even get away with that kinda thing? Its like he's trying to provoke some kinda chaos. And now people are saying he's gonna hold Maduro accountable under American law... yeah right because thats never happened before. I mean what does he know about the situation down there??

 

[Orbital]

This is getting way too intense! I'm not saying Maduro's in charge or that he should stay, but like, what's the end game here? Is this some kinda coup? The thought of airstrikes in Caracas, man... it's crazy. And Trump just casually claims they're gonna run the country for now? That doesn't sound right at all. What about Venezuela's people, though? Are they gonna get a say in who takes over? I'm all for keeping US interests safe, but not at the expense of someone else's freedom and stability. We should be supporting diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts, not swooping in with military might. This feels like a classic case of the US trying to impose its will on another country...

 

[Fant]

I'm shocked, like, totally shocked that this is happening ! But on a positive note, I guess it means someone's finally doing something about the situation in Venezuela . I mean, we've been hearing about all the suffering and corruption for years, so at least some action's being taken, right? It's crazy to think that this is happening just months after Trump took office – he's definitely making waves ! And hey, who knows, maybe this will be a turning point for Venezuela and get things back on track?

 

[Street Unicycle o]

idk about this new development ... sounds like a massive overreach to me . Trump is basically saying he's gonna take control of Venezuela and decide who should be in charge, which is pretty authoritarian if you ask me . And what even is this "safe transition" he keeps talking about? Sounds like just another excuse for the US to stick its nose in someone else's business .

i mean, i get it, Maduro has been a polarizing figure and all that, but does that give Trump the green light to stage a coup or something? also, isn't the US treaty obligations more of a priority than just taking matters into his own hands? i'm not saying Maduro is perfect, but is this really how you solve problems?

 

[Long Lizard]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one . So the US just swooped in and took Maduro into custody without telling anyone? That's some serious move. I mean, I get that Trump wants a regime change, but isn't this gonna start a war or something? The airstrikes last night were pretty intense too... did they even care about civilian casualties? And what about Venezuela's sovereignty? Are we just gonna let the US swoop in and take over like it's some kind of imperialist playground?

 

[Elderly Mountain Climbe]

idk why trump thinks he can just take maduro out like that what is this some kind of dictatorship or something? newsflash dude, you cant just invade another country and expect everyone to be cool with it...like what about venezuela's sovereignty? doesn't matter that the guy in charge is "corrupt" (aka doesnt care about americans as much as he cares about his own ppl) ...or how about the people of venezuela who are actually suffering now because of this stunt? trump thinks he can just waltz in and take over? what a joke...and btw no troops were killed lol sounds like some kind of video game mission

 

[Gift]

omg what just happened?! i cant even process this... like trump is literally saying they kidnapped maduro and now hes gonna run venezuela till they get it 'right'? newsflash: you can't just waltz into another country's politics and expect everyone to be okay with it. whats next? us taking china or russia on a wild ride? and btw airstrike in caracas was like, whoa that sounds super sketchy too... didnt we learn from our past mistakes?! i hope maduro is safe and not, you know, thrown into some dark prison cell somewhere...

 

[Biblical]

I'm kinda worried about this whole thing... seems like a big escalation to me . Taking someone into custody without their consent is always a gray area, you know? What's next? Trump's talking about "regime change", but isn't that just a fancy term for "us telling Venezuela what's best"?

I'd love to see some kinda diagram showing the US involvement in Venezuela over the years... maybe something like a flowchart of all the interventions? It'd be interesting to see how it all ties together.

Also, what about Maduro himself? What will happen to him if Trump says he's accountable under American law? Will he get a fair trial or just be locked up forever?

 

[Profane Spatula Pinball]

omg what is going on with trump and venezuela i mean i get that he's trying to shake things up but an "assault like wwii" sounds super dramatic tbh... also who gets taken out of their country without even consulting anyone else? seems fishy to me anyway, i guess we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out

 

[Xanthous Xenom]

OMG, this is getting serious I'm not sure what's more worrying, the fact that the US is taking direct action against another country or the fact that Trump is doing it without anyone questioning him Like, isn't there a protocol for this sort of thing? I'm all for regime change and holding leaders accountable, but come on, can't we do this through diplomacy instead of military force? And what's with the whole "transition" thing? Is he planning on staying in power or is he really going to step down? Also, what about Venezuela's people? Are they just an afterthought here? I'm low-key freaking out thinking about all the potential consequences of this

 

[Mega Man's Football 3D]

idk about this whole deal... seems like trump is just trying to save face with some fancy military operation . i mean, taking maduro into custody without even consulting venezuela's neighbors or international law? sounds like a bit of a power play to me . and what exactly does the US think it can accomplish by "running" the country until a transition can happen? they're not exactly known for their governance skills . and airstrikes in caracas? that's just reckless, doesn't matter who you are or where you come from . we need to be careful about our actions and think them through before we act, you know?

 

[Tho]

What a freaking nightmare this is... Like, I get that Trump thinks he's got some kinda game plan to overthrow Maduro and all, but come on, this is Venezuela we're talking about! The guy's gotta be outta his mind And what's with the airstrikes? Like, who does that? Is this seriously how diplomacy works now? Just straight up military intervention. This could lead to a whole lotta bloodshed and suffering for the people of Venezuela I'm not sure what kind of "transition" Trump thinks he can impose from behind bars, but I hope it's not just more chaos

 

[Pro Racing Bandits]

man this is wild Trump think he can just swoop in and take over venezuela like that? what about all the people caught in the middle? poor innocent civilians who just wanna live their lives without all the drama and politics getting in the way... Maduro might be a messy leader but did the US really have to go full military on him?