U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed the possibility of holding elections in Venezuela in the near term, saying the country must first be stabilized before any presidential or parliamentary vote can take place.
Speaking to U.S. media, Trump said elections would not be held within the next 30 days, arguing that rebuilding state institutions and restoring order should come ahead of any political process. He stressed that Venezuela would move toward elections only once conditions on the ground become “appropriate and sustainable.”
Trump also launched a sharp attack on Democratic politicians who criticized the recent U.S. operation that led to the arrest of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. He accused Democrats of defending authoritarian rule and ignoring what he described as years of corruption and criminal activity under Maduro’s leadership.
The U.S. president framed the operation as part of a broader effort to restore stability and dismantle criminal networks, saying Washington’s priority is to “fix Venezuela” before opening the door to elections. He rejected claims that delaying elections undermines democracy, insisting that rushed polls would only deepen chaos.
Trump also indicated that discussions are underway with major American energy companies regarding potential investment in Venezuela’s oil sector, presenting economic recovery as a key pillar of the post-Maduro transition.
The remarks come amid continued international debate over the legality of the U.S. action and the future of Venezuela’s political transition, with questions mounting over the timeline for elections and the shape of any interim governance arrangements.
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