Washington, D.C. – In a striking statement posted on social media, former President Donald J. Trump announced a sweeping blockade on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and exiting Venezuela. This declaration comes in light of what he describes as the “largest Armada ever assembled in the history of South America,” which Trump claims is aimed at confronting the Maduro regime over allegations of theft and terrorism.
Trump’s statement criticized the Venezuelan government for allegedly stealing oil, land, and other assets from the United States, asserting that the regime uses the revenues from these stolen oil fields to fund a range of criminal activities, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, murder, and kidnapping.
He designated the Maduro regime as a “FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION,” citing various offenses such as drug smuggling and terrorism as justification for his action. “The illegitimate Maduro Regime is using Oil from these stolen Oil Fields to finance themselves,” Trump claimed, emphasizing the need for the return of all assets to the United States.
Furthermore, Trump asserted that under the current Biden administration, criminal elements have been sent into the U.S. from Venezuela, and he vowed to expedite the return of these individuals to their home country. “America will not allow Criminals, Terrorists, or other Countries, to rob, threaten, or harm our Nation,” he stated.
Trump concluded his message with a firm call for the immediate return of all U.S. assets currently in Venezuelan possession. “All of which must be returned to the United States, IMMEDIATELY,” he insisted.
This latest pronouncement adds another layer of complexity to U.S.-Venezuela relations, already fraught with tension due to ongoing political and economic crises in Venezuela. As the situation evolves, global observers are closely monitoring the implications of Trump’s blockade and its potential impact on regional stability.
