Trump recognizes US-backed head of Venezuela’s opposition Juan Guaido as country’s interim president
US President Donald Trump has recognized Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president in a provocative move against the elected government of Nicolas Maduro.
"Today, I am officially recognizing the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaido, as the Interim President of Venezuela," Trump said in statement.
He called the Maduro government "illegitimate" and "directly responsible for any threats" posed to the Venezuelan people.
He added he would use "the full weight of United States economic and diplomatic power to press for the restoration of Venezuelan democracy"and encouraged other governments in the Western Hemisphere to also recognize Guaido.
US-backed Guaido, who is currently the President of the National Assembly, swore an oath and declared himself interim president on Monday as thousands took to the streets calling for Maduro to leave office.
Donald Trump, Mike Pence and Marco Rubio got to decide who is president of Venezuela. That’s democracy you guys
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The close, long-time partners and allies of Saudi Arabia and UAE decided that their commitment to freedom and democracy are so great that they had to insert themselves into Venezuelan politics in defense of these deeply and genuinely held values:
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Trump recognizes US-backed head of Venezuela’s opposition Juan Guaido as country’s interim president
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