A pivotal afternoon unfolds at the White House as Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt prepares to address the nation. This briefing arrives on the heels of a historic meeting between President Trump and Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient and prominent voice opposing the Venezuelan government.
Machado’s arrival at the White House was swift, preceding the scheduled briefing by mere moments. The meeting marks a significant moment, occurring after President Trump previously withheld endorsement following the apprehension of Nicolás Maduro.
The dynamic in Venezuela remains complex, with acting president Delcy Rodriguez scheduled to deliver a national address. This follows a reported conversation between Rodriguez and President Trump, adding another layer to the unfolding geopolitical situation.
Meanwhile, a separate crisis is brewing within the United States. President Trump has directly addressed escalating unrest in Minnesota, where protests against ICE and looting of federal property have erupted.
Trump issued a stark warning, asserting that if Minnesota’s leadership fails to quell the violence perpetrated by what he termed “professional agitators and insurrectionists,” he will not hesitate to invoke the Insurrection Act. He emphasized this authority has been utilized by numerous presidents throughout history.
The President framed the situation as a defense of federal agents simply performing their duties, vowing to swiftly restore order to the state if local authorities do not act decisively. His statement signals a willingness to employ significant federal power to address the escalating conflict.
