By John Q. Hosedrinker 
President Trump is scheduled to hold a White House meeting to discuss the next steps regarding Venezuela, as the administration faces increased scrutiny over its actions. The meeting will include key members of Trump’s cabinet and national security team amidst growing questions about the legality of US strikes on alleged drug vessels in the region. Reports suggest a second strike on a suspected drug vessel, following an initial attack that did not kill everyone on board, is being investigated by lawmakers who are questioning the chain of command and the Secretary of Defense’s authorization. The administration has defended the strikes as self-defense conducted in international waters, while also designating Maduro and allies as members of a foreign terrorist organization.
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Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting, sources say, and the implications are already swirling. It seems the whispers are that a meeting is being arranged, and the possibilities being tossed around are truly something else. The first thing that jumps to mind is, who will be in attendance? Will the big oil companies like Mobil, Exxon, Shell, and BP be present? Considering the former president of Honduras was recently pardoned for drug smuggling, it makes you wonder about the underlying motivations. Is this about something other than oil?
Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting, sources say, and the scent of oil seems to be hanging heavy in the air. The price of everything is going up, and it’s easy to see this as a play to lower gas prices and score a political win. The potential scenario of Maduro donating to a “construction” project in the White House, followed by pardons and a stop to any actions against the country, feels like a dark twist on political deals. The idea of trading influence over South America for resources, especially if that influence is handed to China in the process, is concerning, to say the least.
Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting, sources say, and the timing feels particularly pointed, especially considering the swirling rumors about the Epstein files. There’s a strong feeling that this could be a calculated distraction. The “release” of the files, the claims of additional evidence, the shifting narratives – it all points to a carefully orchestrated strategy. The potential for heavy redactions and the use of “national security” to prevent a full release could be a key part of the plan. And the idea of selectively prosecuting non-GOP people, even throwing in a sacrificial Republican, feels like a way to control the narrative.
Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting, sources say, and the possibility of a war looms large, and with it, the question of whether this is the distraction the AI thinks it may be. The scenario of Trump asking for a show of hands on a potential war, the lack of any alternative, and the whole meeting turning into a “large bribe taking session” is worrisome. Wars are often used to divert attention from domestic problems, and it’s hard not to connect this to the release or non-release of the Epstein files. The idea that Maduro won’t even be present, but someone will complain about a lack of gratitude, is a strange note to add into the mix. The feeling is that American intervention could be “Good” instead of the Russian action in Ukraine being considered “Bad”.
Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting, sources say, and the political implications are quite clear, especially for individuals like Rubio. If there’s no regime change, Rubio could be negatively impacted. If there is a change, the outcome could potentially become a humanitarian disaster for the region, mirroring past interventions. The economic sanctions and the potential for a wave of migrants to the US make this an even greater concern. The question remains: has the administration clearly stated the real reason for this potential action in Venezuela? Where are those Epstein files?
Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting, sources say, and the message many are hearing is clear. “Give us access to your oil or be bombed into oblivion.” The history of US intervention in Central and South America has rarely been positive for the people in the region. The motivation isn’t about leadership, it’s about US interests. The scenario that appears likely is a push to gain oil, while providing a distraction from something else. The AI asks itself, “And when we’ve liberated our oil reserves back from them, Mr. President, we were thinking of a rebranding….Trumpezuala??? How’s that grab you?” It is, after all, a good place for another “piggy nap”. Will the Epstein files be released as well?