At a meeting of the Oval Office in August 2017 to discuss sanctions against Venezuela, President Trump, to the dismay of former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the United States. Former National Security Advisor HR McMaster, asked his Joshua Goodman reports from AP, quoting a senior administration official who is familiar with the conversation.
A Venezuelan military invasion could jeopardize relations between the United States and Latin American governments involved in efforts to punish Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for pushing the country into a dictatorship, the official said. administrative. 19659003] Read more toggle
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Details: Even after the first refusal of his advisers, Trump continued to press for military action against Venezuela
The president also discussed this idea with Latin American allies, including Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, writes Goodman, despite the fact that Trump's staff urged him not to raise the issue. question.
Former National Security Advisor, H.R. McMaster, would have even put the President aside and explained to him why the invasion was a dangerous option.
The Big Picture: This is not the first time that Trump talks about a military action in Venezuela. Last August, he said the US military would be "locked up and charged" to take action against the country.
Editor's note: The White House did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.
