It is reported by ABC with reference to the statement of the White House.

"The United States and Colombia are committed to addressing the ongoing democratic and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela ... The United States and Colombia stand side by side with many other countries in the face of any provocations by the illegitimate former dictator of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro and those acting on his behalf , in order to undermine security in the region ", - stated in the release.

NEW: Pres. Trump, Colombian Pres. "The decision has been made by Venezuela," according to the joint statement. https://t.co/QbEpkNYNy9pic.twitter.com/uaRIjv681n

- ABC News (@ABC) February 13, 2019

Earlier, Pavel Sharikov, head of the Center for Applied Research, an employee of the Institute of the USA and Canada, RAS, in an interview with the publication “PolitExpert” appreciated Duke’s visit to the USA.