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But there is also a lot of uncertainty.
I was speaking with Mark Fierstein, who advised multiple administrations on Latin America.
He said Trump can claim victory for capturing someone indicted long ago.
The question, though, is how much further is he willing to go?
Yeah, I mean, as we just heard from Kerry, the Venezuelan Vice President, Delcy Rodriguez, told state TV that she didn't know where Maduro was and was calling for a proof of life.
There's a state of emergency as well that's been called.
Yeah, I mean, I'm going to be watching the president's press conference later today to see what he has to say.
Of course, what steps is the U.S.
going to take to make sure the Venezuelan infrastructure doesn't crumble?
I mean, it is really a delicate moment where we just don't know how things are going to turn out.
I mean, in addition to where this leaves Venezuela, Daniel, there's also this big question about how Trump's own supporters are going to feel about this overseas act, such an aggressive act.
I mean, Trump came to power with an America first agenda.
And so far this term, his international focus has really alienated some of his supporters.
So I expect we're going to be hearing a lot from Trump supporters and there's going to be a new debate among them, as well as a Republican Party.
as well as Congress is coming back.
So there's going to be a lot of questions about that as well.
Thank you, Daniel.
Several explosions were reported in the capital Caracas early this morning, and President Trump soon confirmed that the U.S.
had completed airstrikes in Venezuela and were flying the Venezuelan leader and his wife out of the country.
Strikes come amid rising tensions between the U.S.