Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart warns Trump's backing of Delcy Rodríguez is conditional
Florida Republican congressman Mario Díaz-Balart said, in an interview with opposition figure David Placeres, that President Donald Trump backs interim president Delcy Rodríguez only as long as she does what Washington demands of her in Venezuela's transition.
Díaz-Balart recalled that Trump also once said he had very good conversations with Nicolás Maduro before he was detained, and warned Rodríguez should not forget that as she moves ahead with Washington's plan.
«He's happy with Delcy as long as Delcy does what the United States demands of her.»— Mario Díaz-Balart, September 4, 2026 · watch
«President Trump also said he had very good conversations with Maduro… right before he was seized and is now in prison.»— Mario Díaz-Balart, September 4, 2026 · watch
Sources David Placeres