White House Walks Back Biden Comment on Venezuelan Election
- Biden intended to highlight flawed result, spokesperson says
- Maduro accuses the US of interfering in his country’s affairs
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The White House on Thursday walked back President Joe Biden’s apparent suggestion that Venezuela hold a new election after the comment prompted questions about the US position on a July vote that it has consistently said Nicolas Maduro’s regime rigged.
Biden was asked as he left the White House to board his Marine One helicopter for an afternoon event in Maryland whether he supported new elections in Venezuela, and he responded “I do.”