Trump touts ‘brilliant’ Venezuela attack in remarks at House Republicans retreat

Trump touts ‘brilliant’ Venezuela attack in remarks at House Republicans retreat

President calls deposed leader Maduro a ‘violent guy’ in speech that receives warm reception from Republicans

Donald Trump has received rapturous acclaim from congressional Republicans as he touted a “brilliant” and “incredible” attack on Venezuela that led to the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro.

The US president is facing accusations from former allies, such as ex-congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, that he abandoned his “America First” commitment to avoid foreign entanglements and eschew regime change.

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