A former White House national security adviser on Venezuela said the current military posture around the country makes the situation "ripe for bombardment," arguing that a recent phone call between president Trump and Nicolás Maduro did not produce progress and has instead escalated pressure on Caracas.
Stephen Donehoo told NTN24 that Washington's approach has shifted after the call. "If it had gone well, the president would have told us," he said. "We are seeing increased pressure ... closing the airspace, additional military flights, and radar systems in neighboring countries."
