President Donald Trump concluded his tour of South Florida on Monday with a visit to the emblematic Venezuelan restaurant El Arepazo. The president went to the establishment, considered a reference point for the exile community in Doral, after giving a press conference on the military situation in the Middle East.
Accompanied by his security team, Trump greeted the diners and chatted briefly with the venue’s managers. According to local press reports, the president asked who in the place was of Venezuelan origin and joked about bringing supplies from the menu to Air Force One before its takeoff to Washington D.C., according to the video shared by the White House social networks.
Trump visits El Arepazo
THE PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT 🇺🇸
Quick stop at El Arepazo restaurant in Doral, Florida before heading back to Washington D.C. pic.twitter.com/saqfkw7700
– The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 9, 2026
“Who is from Venezuela? We’ve come for food for Air Force One,” said the president as he entered, unleashing madness among the customers who dismissed him to the rhythm of chants of “USA, USA, USA!
But after the selfies and greetings, Trump didn’t let his finger off the hook on the issues that have the world on edge.
Before tasting morsel, Trump again bragged about his military campaign in Iran.
He assured that the offensive can already be considered a “tremendous success,” regardless of whether it decides to stop now or “go further.”
Despite the relaxed atmosphere at the restaurant, the president’s previous statements in Doral generated doubts about the course of the offensive in Iran.
Trump called the military campaign a “tremendous success,” stating that the objectives have been met, regardless of whether the operation continues or is halted in its current phase.
However, the president’s words contrasted with those of his own cabinet.
While Trump assured the media that the war is “practically over,” Secretary of War Pete Hegseth simultaneously declared that the offensive is “just the beginning.”
Faced with questions about this discrepancy, the Republican leader avoided providing a specific date for the cessation of hostilities.
The “Venezuela Model” for the Islamic State
A gesture that did not go unnoticed.@POTUS visited the Venezuelan restaurant El Arepazo, in Doral City (Miami), and personally thanked its employees for the work and effort they make every day. A recognition to the Venezuelan community that continues to leave its mark on… pic.twitter.com/OG2UhlXDVL
– Maibort Petit (@maibortpetit) March 9, 2026
In an unexpected twist during his remarks, Trump was asked about his stance on leadership in the Islamic State.
The president alluded to the transitional government of Delcy Rodríguez in Venezuela, indicating that he would be interested in replicating similar power-transition schemes in international conflict zones.
After the brief stop at the establishment founded in 2004, the president was bid farewell by a group of supporters before heading to the airport to resume his agenda at the White House.
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