White House Briefs GOP on Venezuela, Seeks to Limit Fears of Long War

Top White House officials have briefed Republican leaders on Venezuela, aiming to reassure them that any potential U.S. military involvement would be short-term. The private briefing followed recent U.S. support for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó. Republican lawmakers have expressed concern about the risk of a prolonged conflict. After the meeting, GOP leaders publicly emphasized the limited scope of possible U.S. actions. They stated the goal is a peaceful transition of power, not an extended American military operation. The White House hopes this dialogue will maintain crucial Republican support for its Venezuela policy. The administration continues to recognize Guaidó as the country's legitimate leader.