Amid discussions with global oil bosses at the White House, President Trump spotlighted U.S. intervention in Venezuela as a masterstroke against geopolitical foes. The goal? Rebuild oil infrastructure to block China and Russia from the prize.
Trump was direct: ‘Our speed prevented China or Russia from taking over those vital energy supplies.’ He touted U.S. openness to deals while demanding strategic control.
Secretary Rubio decried Venezuela’s evolution into an adversarial stronghold under a figure accused of narco-crimes, posing direct threats to national safety. Energy chief Wright highlighted the fallout—corruption and collapse devastating locals and destabilizing neighbors.
Trump revealed the military’s role: strategic denial of oil revenues sans combat escalation. This method, he said, effectively counters expansionist powers across critical zones.
For generations, U.S. policymakers have navigated Latin America’s energy geopolitics with care. Trump’s address reinforces a proactive doctrine, prioritizing American interests in a contested world.