After removing #Maduro from power, the #Trump admin is gambling that it can intimidate VP & interim president #DelcyRodriguez's inner circle into toeing the #US line with threats of further #military action….
The US would consider another military operation if #Venezuela's interim government did not cooperate, Trump said Sunday.
"If they don't behave, we will do a second strike," he said.
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#Trump advisers also believe they may be able to work behind the scenes with #DelcyRodriguez, acc/to 3 people briefed on the #US strategy.
Trump said he wants Rodriguez to give the US & private companies "total access" to #Venezuela’s beleaguered #oil infrastructure, as well as roads & bridges that are in disrepair.
If she & the interim government do not cooperate, they could face a strong response.
"I just say that she will face a situation probably worse than Maduro," he threatened.