Venezuelan Official Claims Trump Aims to Overthrow Government

Mon Oct 27 2025 23:39:02 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Venezuela's attorney general, Tarek William Saab, accuses President Trump of attempting to topple the Maduro government, calling him a 'threat' to Venezuelan sovereignty.

In an interview with the BBC, Tarek William Saab stated that there is 'no doubt' President Trump seeks to overthrow Venezuela's government and turn it into a U.S. colony. Saab's remarks come amid heightened military presence from the U.S. in the Caribbean, framed as part of a crackdown on drug trafficking, yet viewed by many analysts as an intimidation tactic against Maduro. The geopolitical implications raise concerns internationally as both critics and supporters react to the evolving situation.

There is no doubt that U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to overthrow the Venezuelan government, according to the country’s attorney general, Tarek William Saab, in a recent interview with the BBC.

Saab, a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro, asserted that Trump aims to transform Venezuela into a colony of the U.S. This claim comes as Trump has accused Maduro of leading a drug-trafficking organization—allegations which the Venezuelan government vehemently denies. Saab expressed fears that a U.S. military build-up might be aimed at removing Maduro, who has been a longstanding adversary of Trump’s administration.

Recently, the U.S. has reportedly killed at least 43 individuals in operations targeting supposed drug boats off South America. Trump mentioned that the U.S. is now focusing on land military options after gaining control of the sea.

Responding to the potential for an invasion, Saab told the BBC's Newshour that while it shouldn't happen, we are prepared. He emphasized Venezuela's readiness to resume dialogue with the U.S., despite the ongoing tensions related to drug trafficking accusations.

The U.S. government is among many that refuse to recognize Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate leader following elections in 2024, which were widely criticized as rigged. Saab accused the U.S. of seeking regime change to gain access to Venezuela's rich natural resources, including oil and gold.

On the U.S. side, members of Congress are expressing concerns regarding the legality of Trump's military actions, with Senator Lindsey Graham noting that land strikes are a real possibility after discussions with the president about future military strategies.

In recent months, the U.S. has enhanced its military deployment in the Caribbean, citing a crackdown on drug trafficking while potential observers interpret these moves as intimidation tactics aimed at the Maduro government. The Venezuelan leader has accused the U.S. of fabricating war scenarios to justify military actions, including deployments of the USS Gerald R. Ford, a significant warship yet to reach the region.

During military exercises, concerns have heightened as Venezuela claims intelligence operations have intercepted a mercenary group reportedly linked to U.S. intelligence, leading to accusations of an impending false flag operation.