Stephen Miller Eyed for Venezuela Role as Trump Claims U.S. Is ‘In Charge’
Washington, D.C. — The White House is reportedly considering giving Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller a larger role in U.S. planning for Venezuela following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to multiple media reports citing administration sources.
The discussion comes after a surprise U.S. military operation on January 4 that resulted in Maduro’s detention and transfer to the United States, where he is expected to face federal narcotics charges in New York. The operation has left U.S. officials urgently working to define a post-Maduro strategy amid uncertainty over governance, security, and international response.
Sources familiar with internal deliberations say the administration is struggling to staff the effort. The National Security Council is reportedly stretched thin, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio is managing multiple foreign policy portfolios, including developments in neighboring countries such as Colombia. Miller’s name has emerged as a possible coordinator or senior overseer for elements of the transition planning, though no formal role has been announced.
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President Donald Trump has publicly claimed the United States is “in charge” of stabilizing Venezuela in the immediate aftermath of Maduro’s removal, emphasizing American access to the country’s oil reserves and strategic minerals. Other administration officials have sought to downplay the idea of direct, long-term U.S. governance.
The prospect of Miller assuming a prominent role has already drawn criticism from Democrats and policy analysts, who argue the administration lacks a clear legal framework for intervention and warn of the risks of chaotic regime change. Supporters contend that strong centralized control is necessary to prevent instability and counter drug trafficking networks.
Within Venezuela, political leadership remains unsettled. Opposition figure María Corina Machado, who recently received a Nobel Peace Prize for her pro-democracy efforts, has not been formally designated as part of the transitional authority.
The White House has not confirmed Miller’s potential involvement, and officials say post-Maduro planning remains fluid as the situation develops.
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