In a surprising and commendable turn of events, President Trump has managed to pull off what many would consider a scene right out of a Hollywood action movie. In the dead of night, Nicolás Maduro, the much-vilified Venezuelan dictator, along with his wife, Celia Flores, was captured by U.S. forces in a mission daring enough to send shivers down the spine of any tyrant. It’s not every day you see a former reality TV star ordering the capture of dictatorial figures, especially with such apparent ease.
The news anchor Jon Scott mentioned that President Trump is planning to run Venezuela for an indefinite period, to put things in order. Now, isn’t that just the solution everyone expects while they sip their morning coffee? With no clear timeframe disclosed, one can only speculate how long the U.S. will play house in Venezuela. Of course, in true “America First” fashion, the President assures everyone that his plans for managing the country align with his agenda, even if it sounds suspiciously like an old colonial playbook.
There’s also the not-so-small matter of Venezuela’s oil. The President hints at U.S. interest in this “tremendous energy” resource — because what could be more American than protecting foreign oil for ourselves? He seems to envision a utopian future where U.S. companies swoop into Venezuela, revamping the oil infrastructure and presumably saving the day. If history is anything to go by, such ventures come with their fair share of potholes, perhaps more fitting for a roller coaster than a straightforward highway.
Of course, not everyone is thrilled with this bold move. Democrats, like Senator Tim Kaine, are questioning the legality of the entire operation and expressing concern over what they see as an attempt to lootsome foreign oil. They seem baffled by the notion that Uncle Sam is capable of managing other countries when he’s barely keeping his own house in order. There’s irony in the air, thick enough to slice with a knife, when critics accuse the President of leveraging government power for questionable purposes—a specialty Maduro allegedly honed to perfection.
Yet, despite the naysayers, the Trump administration is all smiles, praising the operation as a total success — a resounding win for law, order, and perhaps public relations. While the mission, dubbed “Absolute Resolve,” only took half an hour, its consequences could ripple across geopolitical landscapes for months or even years. As it stands, U.S. intervention in Venezuela offers a real-life lesson on how the power playbook in international politics is not just reserved for the movies. It’s alive and well in 21st-century diplomacy, where a single night’s work could have lasting, monumental impacts.
