Delcy Rodríguez condemns attempted attack on Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 26
Delcy Rodríguez condemns attempted attack on Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
13 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 26
Rodríguez, Venezuela’s interim president since January, expressed support for Donald and Melania Trump and dinner attendees after the shooting attempt in Washington, D.C.
She emphasized that violence is unacceptable for those who advocate peace, posting her statement in Spanish on X.
Rodríguez assumed office following a U.S. raid that captured former president Nicolás Maduro, highlighting ongoing tensions between Venezuela and the United States.
Why does the U.S. now praise a leader it had previously sanctioned?
With Maduro captured, what international legal consequences could the U.S. now face?
Can warming U.S.-Venezuela relations survive without a clear timeline for free elections?
Is Venezuela's new U.S.-backed government truly on a path toward democratic reform?
Will easing sanctions actually revive Venezuela's shattered economy under the new regime?
Will the U.S. raid on Venezuela set a new global precedent for military intervention?
How U.S. Military Intervention in Venezuela Fue Followed by a Surge in Disinformation and False Narratives
Overview
In January 2026, the U.S. military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, prompting Venezuela's National Assembly to appoint Delcy Rodríguez as interim president. Rodríguez condemned the capture as illegal but later complied with U.S. demands, including submitting monthly oil revenue budgets, as the U.S. eased sanctions and sought to control Venezuela's resources. This intervention sparked strong international reactions, with Russia and Cuba denouncing the U.S. and left-wing Latin American countries condemning the operation, while right-wing governments praised it. Amid these tensions, disinformation spread rapidly, including false claims that Rodríguez condemned a shooting at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner. This misinformation eroded public trust and increased the risk of conflict escalation in an already volatile geopolitical landscape.