Notion of “taking over Venezuela” will explode in our face

In a news report published on January 4, 2026, the Atlantic Council's senior advisor Harlan Ullman commented on a plan attributed to Donald Trump regarding Venezuela. Ullman suggests that the notion of "taking over Venezuela" presents significant issues and carries the risk of backfiring. The report highlights the potential complexities and negative consequences associated with such an action. The article does not elaborate on the specifics of the plan. It primarily focuses on Ullman's cautionary perspective regarding the feasibility and potential repercussions of a Venezuelan takeover.