Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Jan. 6 that U.S. troops weren’t necessary for Venezuela to undergo a successful transition of power.
Following the Jan. 3 raid to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would run Venezuela until there can be a proper transition of power. His comments have prompted questions from lawmakers and journalists about how the United States would oversee the South American country in the interim.
Rather than using the Jan. 3 raid as a direct opening to install a more long-term replacement, Trump has thus far given Maduro’s deputy, Delcy Rodríguez, some breathing room to act as the interim head of state….
Graham Says Venezuela Can Transition Post-Maduro Without US Troops
