‘You should thank President Trump!’: Rubio reveals reasons behind US’ Venezuela op & Maduro capture

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Trump administration’s Venezuela policy, defending recent actions including the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro and ongoing strategic efforts in the region. Rubio described Venezuela as an 'untenable situation' that required decisive action and argued the United States is not at war with the country but pursuing stability, recovery and transition following Maduro’s removal from power.