Trump cancels ‘second wave’ of Venezuela attacks, citing ‘cooperation,’ prisoner releases

President Trump announced early Friday he was calling off an “expected second wave” of attacks on Venezuela after the South American country announced it would begin releasing political prisoners less than a week after US special forces captured Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro.

“Venezuela is releasing large numbers of political prisoners as a sign of ‘Seeking Peace,'” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “This is a very important and smart gesture.”

Trump, 79, went on to say that Washington and Caracas are “working well together, especially as it pertains to rebuilding, in a much bigger, better, and more modern form, their oil and gas infrastructure.”

“Because of this cooperation, I have cancelled the previously expected second Wave of Attacks, which looks like it will not be needed, however, all ships will stay in place for safety and security purposes.”