On February 13, US President Donald Trump stated that he plans to visit Venezuela, but he has not yet finalized the timing for this visit. During a press conference at the White House, Trump responded to questions from journalists regarding his intentions towards Venezuela, emphasizing the significance of this potential trip amidst the ongoing political turmoil in the country. Trump's remarks come shortly before he was set to travel to a military base in North Carolina where he would meet with special forces members involved in a military operation leading to the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro is currently facing charges for narcoterrorism and conspiracy in New York, indicating that Trump's planned visit is intertwined with ongoing efforts to address the leadership crisis in Venezuela. Additionally, Trump's administration has been actively engaging with Venezuelan political dynamics, having entrusted leadership of the transitional efforts in Venezuela to Delcy Rodríguez, who was Maduro’s vice president. This move highlights the US's strategic interest in reshaping Venezuela's political environment and its commitment to support opposition forces as part of a broader strategy to exert influence in the region, particularly in light of Maduro's current legal troubles in the US.