White House Highlights Political Prisoner Releases in Venezuela as Proof of Trump’s Effective Influence

In a rare moment of tangible success amid the ongoing turmoil in Venezuela, the White House has celebrated the release of political prisoners as a direct outcome of President Trump's assertive policies. Anna Kelly, spokesperson for international affairs at the Executive Branch, framed this development as clear evidence that America’s maximum pressure strategy is yielding results—not just for Venezuela but crucially for the safety and interests of the United States. This announcement follows Venezuelan Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez’s declaration about freeing an unspecified number of detainees held by Maduro's regime, including both Venezuelans and foreigners. Caracas calls this a "unilateral...