World Alert: In secret recording, Pompeo says keeping Venezuela’s opposition united ‘has proven devilishly difficult’

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo offered a candid assessment of the crisis in Venezuela during a closed-door meeting last week, describing Venezuela's opposition as highly fractious. The remarks provide a rare window into the challenges the Trump administration faces as the momentum to oust President Nicolás Maduro stalls. "Our conundrum, which is to keep the opposition united, has proven devilishly difficult," Pompeo said in an audio recording obtained by The Washington Post. "The moment Maduro leaves, everybody's going to raise their hands and [say], 'Take me, I'm the next president of Venezuela.' "

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Jun 5, 5:33 PM     In secret recording, Pompeo says keeping Venezuela's opposition united 'has proven devilishly difficult' Secretary of State Mike Pompeo offered a candid assessment of the crisis in Venezuela during a closed-door meeting last week, describing Venezuela's opposition as highly fractious. The remarks provide a rare window into the challenges the Trump administration faces as the momentum to oust President Nicolás Maduro stalls. "Our conundrum, which is to keep the opposition united, has proven devilishly difficult," Pompeo said in an audio recording obtained by The Washington Post. "The moment Maduro leaves, everybody's going to raise their hands and [say], 'Take me, I'm the next president of Venezuela.' " Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071