Trump Claimed to Run Venezuela. After Earthquakes, He’s Walking That Back.

In January, former President Trump claimed the United States maintained direct control over Venezuela, stating 'we're in charge.' But after devastating earthquakes triggered a humanitarian crisis in the country, Trump has pivoted his rhetoric, now describing Venezuela as 'our new and great friends' rather than a U.S.-controlled territory. According to The Intercept, this shift underscores a striking inconsistency in the administration's messaging toward the region.

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