Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican from Florida, appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss her efforts to bring Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to Washington D.C. to meet with President Trump.
Salazar emphasized that Machado has earned the right to meet with the President due to her role in proving the international community that the Venezuelan opposition forces had won the election, despite Maduro's attempts to suppress the results. She believes that Machado will have a long and productive conversation with the President, who she says is backing Maduro's second-in-command.
When asked if the US should guarantee Machado's security to return to Venezuela, Salazar said that Machado was planning to go back when they met in Oslo, where she received the Nobel Peace Prize. However, she noted that the Trump administration is creating a new model for foreign policy, which includes stabilizing, recovering, and transitioning Venezuela.
Salazar also addressed concerns about Diosdado Cabello, who remains in power despite being accused of crimes by Secretary of State Rubio. She acknowledged that Cabello's control over the prisons, where at least five Americans are being held, is a concern, but emphasized that the US is taking steps to address it.
Regarding Cuba, Salazar expressed skepticism about the CIA assessment that the regime in Havana is not necessarily in peril despite President Trump's threats to cut off oil and aid. She believes that Cuba is weakened and vulnerable due to its reliance on imports and its lack of resources.
The interview also touched on Mexico's decision to provide aid to Venezuela, which Salazar described as a "very big mistake" made by the Mexican government.
Salazar emphasized that Machado has earned the right to meet with the President due to her role in proving the international community that the Venezuelan opposition forces had won the election, despite Maduro's attempts to suppress the results. She believes that Machado will have a long and productive conversation with the President, who she says is backing Maduro's second-in-command.
When asked if the US should guarantee Machado's security to return to Venezuela, Salazar said that Machado was planning to go back when they met in Oslo, where she received the Nobel Peace Prize. However, she noted that the Trump administration is creating a new model for foreign policy, which includes stabilizing, recovering, and transitioning Venezuela.
Salazar also addressed concerns about Diosdado Cabello, who remains in power despite being accused of crimes by Secretary of State Rubio. She acknowledged that Cabello's control over the prisons, where at least five Americans are being held, is a concern, but emphasized that the US is taking steps to address it.
Regarding Cuba, Salazar expressed skepticism about the CIA assessment that the regime in Havana is not necessarily in peril despite President Trump's threats to cut off oil and aid. She believes that Cuba is weakened and vulnerable due to its reliance on imports and its lack of resources.
The interview also touched on Mexico's decision to provide aid to Venezuela, which Salazar described as a "very big mistake" made by the Mexican government.
What is going on with these politicians? First, we got Maria Elvira Salazar trying to pull strings behind the scenes to get some Venezuelan opposition leader into Washington D.C., and then she's got the nerve to say it's all part of some new "model" for foreign policy 
like that's gonna fix anything. And don't even get me started on her comment about Cuba being weakened... what a joke! 
Like, we've been trying to isolate them for decades, but now suddenly they're the ones who are vulnerable? Give me a break.
like anyone saw that one coming. It just goes to show how clueless these politicians are when it comes to actually making a difference in the world. And Salazar's got the nerve to call it a "very big mistake"? Are you kidding me? 
Can we please get some actual moderation going on here? I mean, I'm trying to discuss the news and all but it's like, every other post is just spam or off-topic. Anyway, back to the news... I think Congresswoman Salazar makes a good point about Machado meeting with Trump. It'd be a great opportunity for some real diplomatic effort to take place. But seriously, have you guys been following this Venezuela situation? It's like, crazy! The corruption and human rights abuses are getting worse by the day. And what's up with the US just backing Maduro's second-in-command? That doesn't seem like a healthy approach to foreign policy at all... 
. I don't think it's right that he gets to just keep holding people without answering for his actions.
. I mean, I get why she'd be skeptical about their situation, but it sounds like her opinion is totally influenced by the Trump administration's agenda. Can't we just try to have a more neutral conversation about this? 
. Like, did the Mexican government really think that was a good idea? It feels like they're gonna get stuck with all these problems and no solutions 
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. Congresswoman Salazar seems like she's got some good intentions, but I'm not sure if bringing Machado to Washington D.C. is the right move - is it just a way to show support for the opposition without actually doing anything to help them? And what about the US guaranteeing her security? Is that just more of the same old diplomatic dance 
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. And don't even get me started on Diosdado Cabello, dude is accused of crimes and still in charge? 
. And Mexico thinkin' they can just send aid 2 Venezuela and it'll magically fix everythin'? 
...salazar thinks machado has earned her spot because she proved Maduro lost the election but what about all the corruption and stuff going on in venezuela? 
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maybe they shoulda thought that one thru before signin on the dotted line 
She's like a pawn in a game between Trump and Maduro, and we don't even know what she'll be negotiating for 
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. And Mexico's aid to Venezuela? What a joke! Sounds like Salazar just didn't want to talk about it 
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. So like Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is tryin to bring Maria Corina Machado to DC to meet w/ Prez Trump & stuff. Machado seems legit cuz she's all about proofin that Maduro lost the election or whatever 
. But like, at least the US is tryin 2 do somethin bout it. Cuba is also a mess, dont get me started 
. And mexicos decision 2 help Venezuela? thats just weird 
And on top of all this, Mexico is just getting more involved in Venezuela's affairs... I don't get why they're providing aid at this point 
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Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is literally doing everything she can for President Trump and I am HERE FOR IT 
She's talking about how Machado won the election in Venezuela and deserves to meet with the Prez, and I'm like YAAAS QUEEN 
️ We need more people like her who actually care about what's going on in that country 
let's get behind her 100% 
. Maria Elvira Salazar seems like she's on the right track, advocating for Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to meet with President Trump and working to stabilize the situation. I'm curious to see how this whole thing plays out - do you think it'll lead to some actual progress or just more drama? 