Trump administration declares support for Venezuela uprising against Maduro: 'We are with you!'

The Trump administration voiced full support Tuesday for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó as he led a contingent of heavily armed troops into the streets of Caracas amid a call for the military to rise up and oust the South American nation’s disputed president, Nicolás Maduro.

“To [Guaidó], the National Assembly and all the freedom-loving people of Venezuela who are taking to the streets today in #operacionlibertad—Estamos con ustedes!” Vice President Pence tweeted. “We are with you! America will stand with you until freedom & democracy are restored. Vayan con dios! #FreeVenezuela.”

The Pentagon also weighed in from afar, with Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan backing Venezuelans' "quest for freedom and democracy as they take back their country."

Meanwhile, President Trump tweeted a brief statement saying he's monitoring closely, and the U.S. stands with the "People of Venezuela and their Freedom."

White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway said the administration stands with the president of Venezuela’s National Assembly and the White House is “watching and waiting” to see what unfolds in Caracas.