Rubio Defends US Assault on Venezuela, Accuses Reporter of Trying to Start a Fight
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the US capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, calling it 'a necessary action' aimed at 'restoring democracy.' He also confronted a reporter who he claimed was trying to start a fight, saying they were 'not going to let you disrupt this press conference.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the U.S. capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, calling it a successful operation to bring Maduro back to justice and ensure the stability of Venezuela. Rubio also criticized a reporter for trying to incite tension during a pre-trial hearing, stating that the journalist's questions were 'unfair' and 'unprofessional.' The incident occurred as Maduro is being held in the United States on charges related to voter suppression and corruption. Rubio's comments sparked a heated exchange with the reporter, who accused him of trying to intimidate her.
