U.S. and Venezuelan Leaders Clash Over Opposition and Leadership Trust
TL;DR
President Trump decided not to support opposition leader María Corina Machado in Venezuela, citing U.S. intelligence concerns about her ability to lead and deteriorating relations with Trump officials, despite her electoral success against Nicolás Maduro.
- Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela’s Machado: Fears of Chaos, and Fraying Ties The New York Times
- Opposition leader Machado says she hasn’t spoken to Trump since attack as she vows to return to Venezuela – live The Guardian
- Venezuela’s Machado Praises Trump in Fox News Interview The New York Times
- Trump says Venezuelan opposition leader doesn't have the 'respect' to govern after Maduro ousted ABC News
- Maduro’s VP ‘not trustworthy’ to lead Venezuela, top Machado aide says PBS
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