'His brain is Cheez Whiz': Onlookers roast Trump's 'revealing answer' to reporter question

Donald Trump's answer to a reporter's question about how long the U.S. might remain in control of Venezuela after the military captured the nation's leader caused an outcry from observers Saturday.

A reporter over the weekend asked the president, "Is it possible that the US ends up administering Venezuela for years?" to which Trump replied, "Well, you know, it won't cost us anything because the money coming out of the ground is very substantial."

Social media lit up with analysts and experts pouncing on what some called a "revealing answer."

Former Republican strategist Jeff Timmer said, "His brain is Cheez Whiz."

Journalist and lawyer Cassandra Centeno, Esq. said, "

Jahangir Alam Sikdar replied, "

Nora Noralla said, "

Columnist Peter Rothpletz chimed in, "We’re not just decapitating the regime. we’re not merely seizing the oil."

"Trump is promising a full-scale invasion and multi-year military occupation," he added.

DJ Quinlan said, "