Marco Rubio says Maduro’s capture ‘not a war against Venezuela’: Full interview

Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins Meet the Press to discuss his involvement in the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and how the Trump administration plans to govern Venezuela for the foreseeable future.

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SearchSearchFacebookTwitterEmailSMSBlue SkyWhatsappPrintRedditFlipboardPinterestLinkedinLatest StoriesMeet the PressPoliticsU.S. NewsWorldSportsShoppingTiplineHealthBusinessCultureScienceMarco Rubio says Maduro’s capture ‘not a war against Venezuela’: Full interviewJan. 4, 202618:12Three-year extension of ACA subsidies ‘not a real solution’: House Republican08:24We’re going to hold Trump ‘to account’: Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes07:52Marjorie Taylor Greene says Maduro’s capture is not ‘America First’: Full interview12:06Hakeem Jeffries says Maduro’s capture was ‘act of war’ against Venezuela: Full interview08:26Now PlayingMarco Rubio says Maduro’s capture ‘not a war against Venezuela’: Full interview18:12UP NEXT‘We need real fighters’: Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton on her Senate campaign06:25Rep. Jasmine Crockett on her Senate bid: 'I am absolutely competitive'07:31Lindsey Graham says Hamas is ‘not disarming’ despite Trump peace efforts: Full interview08:42Tim Kaine says Bill Clinton ‘should address’ photos in Epstein files: Full interview06:29Deputy AG Blanche says DOJ ‘not redacting information’ on Trump in Epstein files: Full interview21:19DOJ ‘not in compliance’ with law on Epstein files release: Oversight Cmte. Democrat07:11Canadian ambassador says ‘we can turn the temperature down’ amid trade tensions05:25'No alternative': House Republican defends teaming up with Democrats on Obamacare vote20:21Rand Paul questions U.S. presence in Syria after deadly attack on military: Full interview11:18Raphael Warnock urges people to find ‘common humanity’ amid shootings worldwide: Full interview12:12We’re a ‘pretty stubborn breed,’ says Indiana Republican who voted against redistricting06:51Sen. Fetterman: Health care proposals from both parties were ‘designed to fail’09:05Iowa Democrat says he’s for ‘continuing the ACA subsidies for at least 2 years’05:41House Republican calls out ‘mistake’ to not put her ACA extension bill to a vote14:40Sen. Graham is ‘objectively failing at his job,’ says Democratic challenger06:20Meet the PressMarco Rubio says Maduro’s capture ‘not a war against Venezuela’: Full interview18:12CopiedSecretary of State Marco Rubio joins Meet the Press to discuss his involvement in the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and how the Trump administration plans to govern Venezuela for the foreseeable future.Jan. 4, 2026

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