Pence issues stern warning to Maduro, suggests military action possible

Published February 25, 2019 11:34pm ET



Vice President Mike Pence said “all options are on the table” when asked Monday whether the U.S. would consider using military force to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power.

“President Trump has made it clear that while we hope for a peaceful transition, we hope that diplomatic and economic pressure and the voice of nations around the world will result in a peaceful transition. All options are on the table,” Pence told FOX Business Network host Trish Regan on Monday.

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