U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Jan. 28, outlining the Trump administration’s position on Venezuela’s recent upheaval and its ongoing policy in the wake of the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Rubio described Maduro as an impediment to progress, saying that efforts to reach a diplomatic…
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Trump faces pushback over secret weapon claim in Maduro capture
Courtesy of FOX News (YouTube) President Donald Trump has said that a U.S. weapon he referred to as a “discombobulator” played a role in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month. The claim, made in a recent interview, has drawn attention for its unusual description of military technology and prompted officials to…