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U.S. military action in Venezuela draws comparisons to Iraq war

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President Trump's declaration that the U.S. would run Venezuela after arresting its leader has drawn comparisons to the U.S. intervention in Iraq. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd breaks it all down.

Breakdown
  • Trump declares U.S. will run Venezuela after arresting its leader
  • Defense Secretary claims approach is opposite of Iraq war 17s
  • Experts say it is too soon to judge the outcome in Venezuela 45s
  • Concerns arise that U.S. action could set a global precedent 1m 45s
  • International leaders express worries about future interventions 2m 3s