Overview
- Kristi Noem told Fox News Sunday that Venezuelans previously covered by TPS may pursue refugee or asylum applications, which are not guaranteed approvals.
- DHS publicly rejected viral claims that Venezuelans would receive automatic refuge linked to narratives about Nicolás Maduro’s capture.
- The Venezuelan TPS designation was reported to have been canceled about four months ago, with coverage estimating the change affected more than 250,000 people.
- Florida hosts a large share of the impacted Venezuelan population, and many are engaged in court efforts to remain in the United States.
- Noem also framed U.S. policy in terms of seeking a Venezuelan leader aligned with combating narcotrafficking and terrorism.