Jack Reed: “Admiral, your patriotism serving the Nation is remarkable. You are well qualified to assume a very daunting task.”

His administration removed Nicolás Maduro from power, threw its weight behind the unelected leadership that replaced Maduro, and is now attempting to use U.S. military assets and taxpayer-backed financing to boost a private oil venture.

Six months later, not a single objective has been achieved. Indeed, he has weakened our position in the Middle East and the world significantly.

President Trump has been explicit about his desire to extract Venezuela's oil," Reed said in a statement.

RIPTA strives to provide affordable and accessible transportation to all, but that mission is jeopardized.