Overview
- Following a U.S. military operation, President Donald Trump said the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores aligns with a long‑standing U.S. policy toward the Western Hemisphere.
- At a press conference, Trump said the traditional framework had been superseded and quipped that some now call it the 'Don‑roe Doctrine.'
- The administration’s recent national security strategy outlines a 'Trump Corollary' meant to restore American preeminence in the region, citing drug interdictions, migration control and regional security.
- Historians note the doctrine has repeatedly been used to justify interventions, and they highlighted Trump’s assertion that Washington would 'run' Venezuela until a suitable replacement is in place.
- Democratic lawmakers and commentators ridiculed the 'Don‑roe' remark, while scholars warned the approach could spur prolonged involvement and strain isolationist elements within Trump’s coalition.