Trump was asked by a reporter who was running Venezuela now.
“Well, we’re going to be running it with a group, and we’re going to make sure it’s run properly,” he responded.
President Donald Trump addresses the media during a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago club on Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla.
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When asked about troops on the ground, the president said, “We’re not afraid of boots on the ground.”
Trump said he was going to designate some people as part of the plan but did not give any specifics.
“We’re going to run the country right,” Trump added.
