Why U.S. Invasion Of Venezuela Is Still A Hot Topic – But Will Likely Never Happen

Over the weekend the New York Times created hemispheric buzz. It reported that U.S. officials talked privately this past year with rebellious Venezuelan military officers. Those officers wanted U.S. help to overthrow Venezuela’s socialist president, Nicolás Maduro. Apparently nothing came of the talks; the Trump Administration declined to help the rogue militares. But the Times story was more strong evidence that President Trump is exploring unusually strong action to topple Maduro. At the White House last summer, he'd already displayed that impulse. “We have many options for Venezuela," Trump said then, "including a possible military option if necessary…”. More…