It appears Trump has actually strengthened Maduro's hand. Other South American countries aren't buying this 'military option' business. Obviously there were no diplomatic feelers put out towards S. America by Trump.

He is operating by the seat of his pants with no forethought whatsoever and tipping his hand on issue after issue. Reality will set in shortly, and once again Trump's foot-in-mouth disease will bite him, not his 'enemies'.