White House Says It Has a Plan for Venezuela. Senators Are Skeptical.

After a briefing with top administration officials, some senators said they still have questions about what’s next.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after exiting a meeting with lawmakers.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with lawmakers to discuss Venezuela. Annabelle Gordon/Sipa USA via AP

Trump administration officials laid out their roadmap for Venezuela on Wednesday in a classified Senate briefing, insisting they have a clear plan forward. Not all senators believe it.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the long-term plan as a “threefold process” to stabilize Venezuela, rebuild its economy and guide a political transition after U.S. forces captured its leader, Nicolás Maduro.

“Step one is the stabilization of the country. We don’t want it descending into chaos,” Rubio told reporters after meeting with senators.