Donald Trump is unraveling after his invasion of Venezuela failed to deliver the outcome he expected. Although Nicolás Maduro was captured and transferred to a U.S. federal prison, he appeared calm and even cheerful, signaling defiance rather than defeat. Venezuelan officials, regional governors, and much of the population have rejected any U.S. occupation or Trump-led control of their country or its oil.
Trump has now turned on Venezuela’s main opposition leader, María Corina Machado, despite her international support, insisting he—not her—should run Venezuela and seize its oil for American companies. At the same time, Trump has gone on a social media rampage, posting dozens of erratic claims, including that the CIA stole the 2020 election, falsely accusing U.S. officials of murder, and threatening military action against countries like Nigeria, Mexico, and Colombia.
Critics say this is a dangerous “wag-the-dog” distraction meant to divert attention from missed DOJ deadlines related to the Epstein files. Protests have erupted across U.S. cities, while polls show most Americans oppose occupying Venezuela. World leaders and lawmakers warn Trump’s behavior risks global instability and reflects a reckless, authoritarian worldview.Donald Trump is unraveling after his invasion of Venezuela failed to deliver the outcome he expected. Although Nicolás Maduro was captured and transferred to a U.S. federal prison, he appeared calm and even cheerful, signaling defiance rather than defeat. Venezuelan officials, regional governors, and much of the population have rejected any U.S. occupation or Trump-led control of their country or its oil.
Trump has now turned on Venezuela’s main opposition leader, María Corina Machado, despite her international support, insisting he—not her—should run Venezuela and seize its oil for American companies. At the same time, Trump has gone on a social media rampage, posting dozens of erratic claims, including that the CIA stole the 2020 election, falsely accusing U.S. officials of murder, and threatening military action against countries like Nigeria, Mexico, and Colombia.
Critics say this is a dangerous “wag-the-dog” distraction meant to divert attention from missed DOJ deadlines related to the Epstein files. Protests have erupted across U.S. cities, while polls show most Americans oppose occupying Venezuela. World leaders and lawmakers warn Trump’s behavior risks global instability and reflects a reckless, authoritarian worldview.
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