Trump on Russia-Ukraine War:

If we had our people involved there, that war would not have gone on for very long.

Trump on Russia-Ukraine War:

That war has become a bloodbath.

And we want it to get stopped.

Trump:

There is nobody to take over in Venezuela.

Vice President of Venezuela said: “We will do whatever you need.”

She does not have a choice.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene questions Trump's capture of Maduro:

Mexican cartels are primarily and overwhelmingly responsible for killing Americans with deadly drugs. If U.S. military action and regime change in Venezuela were really about saving American lives, why hasn’t the Trump administration taken action against Mexican cartels?

And if prosecuting narco terrorists is truly a priority, why did President Trump pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted and sentenced to 45 years for trafficking massive amounts of cocaine into the U.S.—the same drug Venezuela primarily traffics?

The next obvious observation is that removing Maduro looks like a move to secure control over Venezuelan oil supplies, likely tied to future regime-change conflicts, including Iran.

Why is it acceptable for the U.S. to invade, bomb, and arrest a foreign leader, while Russia is condemned for Ukraine and China for Taiwan? Is it only acceptable when we do it?

Regime change, endless foreign wars, and U.S. tax dollars flowing overseas while Americans struggle with rising living costs, housing, healthcare, and government waste have enraged many—especially younger generations. Both parties continue funding the Washington military machine.

This is what many in MAGA thought they voted to end.
Boy were we wrong.

As boomers lose political dominance, the future will favor candidates focused on American economic populism and prosperity for Americans only—but right now, neither party offers that solution.

Marco Rubio:

Cuba is a disaster. It is run by incompetent, senile men. It has no economy. It is in total collapse.

Marco Rubio:

If I lived in Havana and I was in the government, I would be concerned — at least a little bit.

Reporter: Is it possible that the U.S. ends up administering Venezuela for years?

Trump: Well, you know, it won’t cost us anything, because the money coming out of the ground is very substantial.

Reporter: The U.S. has a mixed track record of ousting dictators without a plan.

Trump: Not with me. With me, we have had a perfect track record of winning. We win.

Trump:

We will take a lot of money out so we can take care of Venezuela.

Reporter: China, Russia, and Iran have interests in Venezuela. How does this operation affect your relationships with them?

Trump: In terms of countries that want oil, we’re in the oil business. We’re gonna sell it to them. We’ll be selling oil.

📸 Pete Hegseth watching Maduro’s capture.

Zelensky talking about Putin after Maduro's capture by the US:

If it is possible to deal with dictators like that, just like that, then the United States of America knows what to do next.

Russian billionaire oligarch Oleg Deripaska:

If U.S. “partners” gain control of Venezuela’s oil fields—after already reaching Guyana’s—they would control over half of global oil reserves and could try to cap prices around $50 a barrel.

Trump:

You know, many Cubans lost their lives last night. Did you know that?

Many Cubans lost their lives. They were protecting Maduro. That was not a good move.

Source: NY Post

Macron:

The Venezuelan people are today rid of the dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro and can only rejoice at this.

By seizing power and trampling on fundamental freedoms, Nicolás Maduro has dealt a grave blow to the dignity of his own people.

The transition to come must be peaceful, democratic, and respectful of the will of the Venezuelan people.

We hope that President Edmundo González Urrutia, elected in 2024, will be able to ensure this transition as quickly as possible.

I am currently meeting with our regional partners.

France is fully mobilized and vigilant, particularly to ensure the safety of its nationals during these hours of uncertainty.

US troops won’t enter Venezuela if Maduro’s VP “does what we want,” Trump says.

Source: NY Post

Trump to NY Post:

Cuba is going to fall of its own volition. Cuba is doing very poorly.