What “We Will Run the Country” Could Mean (And Why It’s a Big Deal)
Trump’s wording suggests a temporary U.S.-led administration until an unspecified transition is completed.
But “run the country” can imply very different realities, such as:
- Control over key infrastructure (airports, ports, communications)
- Security enforcement and military presence
- Management of state institutions and public services
- Influence over interim leadership and elections
- Control of resource policy, especially oil
Trump specifically said major U.S. oil companies could enter Venezuela to spend billions, repair oil infrastructure, and “start making money for the country.”
That part will instantly trigger skepticism—from every direction.
- Skeptics will call it resource capture dressed as nation-building.
- Supporters will call it stabilization and economic restart.
- Neutral observers will ask what legal authority this is based on.
He also said the U.S. was prepared to launch a second, “much larger” wave of attack if needed—though he claimed the first was so “successful” it may not be necessary.
Now you can see the full shape of what’s being claimed: military action, leadership capture, temporary control, and economic intervention.
And that leads to the most important part: how to process a story like this responsibly.
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