CBS News releases full transcript of Face the Nation episode January 4, 2026

US Officials Discuss Venezuela’s Future

On January 4, 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” to discuss the future of Venezuela. During the interview, Rubio provided insight into the US plan for Venezuela.

According to Rubio, the US aims to “coerce” Venezuela rather than governing it. He did not elaborate further on this approach.

Additionally, CNN reported that a clearer picture is emerging of what former President Donald Trump meant when he stated that the US would “run” Venezuela. The article does not provide further details on this statement.

The New York Times also covered Rubio’s comments, stating that the US plan for Venezuela involves coercion rather than governance.

Transcripts from both CNN and CBS News are available online, providing a detailed account of Rubio’s statements regarding the US approach to Venezuela.

It is worth noting that the US has been involved in various efforts to address the situation in Venezuela. The exact nature and scope of these efforts remain unclear.

Further information on this topic can be found through online news sources and official government announcements.

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