Rubio: Trump Could "Occupy" Venezuela After Strike

A senior U.S. official has raised the possibility of a full military occupation of Venezuela. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump "always retains optionality" for future actions. He made the comment when discussing a hypothetical scenario. That scenario involves a U.S. military strike to capture Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro. Rubio's remark suggests an invasion and extended control of the country remain options. He said this would follow any operation to remove Maduro from power. The statement highlights the extreme measures being considered by the U.S. administration. The goal is to address the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela under Maduro's rule.