(NewsNation) — Some Democrats have said the Trump administration’s plan for Venezuela lacks clarity and raises more questions than answers.
Questions remain after Monday’s classified briefing given by President Donald Trump‘s most senior officials, days after the president declared the U.S. would “run” the country after apprehending its president, Nicolas Maduro.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., described the briefing as “extensive and long” with “far more questions than it ever answered.”
“Their plan for the U.S. running Venezuela is vague, based on wishful thinking and unsatisfying,” he told reporters.
Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Fla., dismissed those concerns on “Morning in America,” calling them a familiar Democratic talking point. He says Democrats have repeatedly called for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to be removed and arrested, but are now criticizing the administration’s approach.
“As to taking over and managing the country, Marco Rubio … he’s been in dialogues with the vice president who has been sworn in as president, they’re active dialogues out there,” Patronis said. “I think there’s been a pretty resounding message sent to Venezuela that if you color within the lines, we’re going to work with you. So there’s been a physical visual statement that has been made by capturing this narcoterrorist and bringing him to justice in New York City.”
Some lawmakers also have questions over whether they should have been told about the attack on Venezuela ahead of time.
Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., said lawmakers shouldn’t expect the administration to brief them on its exact plans in the future, as it puts the people carrying out operations at risk.