By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The Trump administration initiated a military operation in Venezuela, bombing facilities and capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, transporting them to the United States to face charges. President Trump stated the U.S. would temporarily “run” Venezuela and tap into its oil reserves, vowing a “safe and judicious transition” to new leadership. The operation, planned for months, has drawn criticism and questions from lawmakers, who were not consulted before the strikes. Maduro, indicted on drug-related charges, is accused of facilitating cocaine trafficking, and a bipartisan congressional group previously failed to pass a measure to require congressional approval for any military action in Venezuela.
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“We are going to run the country”: Trump says U.S. will govern Venezuela until there’s a ‘proper transition,’ and those words really hit hard, didn’t they? It’s like a punch in the gut, especially considering the context. We’re talking about a sovereign nation, and the implication is pretty clear: the U.S. intends to take control, at least temporarily, while figuring out who’s going to be in charge. It really feels like an announcement of occupation, plain and simple, before any actual boots are on the ground.
The whole situation feels so incredibly unsettling, especially when you consider the history. I mean, we’ve seen this before, haven’t we? It’s hard to ignore the echo of past interventions, the pattern of Republican presidents and oil interests. The FIFA peace prize – it feels like a bad joke now. And the language? “All your oil belongs to me and my donors.” It’s so blunt, so cynical. And let’s not forget, this all happened in less than a year of the administration.
The “America First” crowd, the ones who voted for “no new wars” and “not the world police,” have to be wondering what’s going on right now. How does this align with the promises made? The hypocrisy is just staggering. It’s hard to believe what we’re witnessing. The President of the United States has essentially announced the invasion of a sovereign nation, with the explicit goal of seizing resources, all without proper legal channels or Congressional approval.
The very idea of the U.S. “running” Venezuela is mind-boggling. The country has its own military, and a complex political landscape. How exactly does this work? Does it mean boots on the ground? It’s all so reminiscent of the very things Trump campaigned against. Remember the promises of no more nation-building? The irony is almost too much to bear.
Now, let’s talk about the potential repercussions. If there are no consequences, if this is allowed to stand, what does that say about America? This feels like an open-and-shut case of annexation, and it’s difficult not to draw parallels to Russia’s ambitions in Ukraine. The question hangs in the air: what’s the difference? It’s a sobering thought.
The focus on oil is impossible to ignore. It’s the elephant in the room. Trump openly stated the intention to retake U.S. oil installations and resume production. And that opens up the question of what happens next. The question of whether this is war or not is really semantic. The damage will likely already be done.
It all just feels so…wrong. How can you take over another country and try to impose your will without any legal channels? And it is truly a very scary idea. It’s a reminder of a long history of intervention. The fact that Trump can’t even seem to manage his own country makes it hard to fathom how they can be entrusted to run another.
The comparison to Russia’s actions in Ukraine is unavoidable. In fact it’s what they wanted. It’s all about control, resources, and power. And the world is watching. It’s a very dangerous game. You have to wonder how the Venezuelans themselves are feeling, hearing these words.
The speech, as a whole, is disturbing, surreal. There’s a complete lack of regard for the norms of international law. The implications for the rest of the world are huge. The idea of the U.S. being just as greedy as China and Russia is a chilling thought. The world needs to prepare for what’s coming.
The list of past U.S. interventions in other countries is long and troubling. From Vietnam to Iraq to Venezuela, the pattern of intervention and regime change is consistent. And here we are again, with the same playbook being used. How much more do we need to witness before we take a stance? The call for impeachment and removal seems more relevant than ever. This feels like the beginning of something really ugly.