Foreign Policy

U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker: A Necessary Stand Against Narcoterrorism

By National Security Desk | December 11, 2025

The Trump administration’s decisive seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker underscores a firm commitment to stopping narcoterrorism funding, spotlighting the urgent need to safeguard American families from lethal drug flows backed by rogue regimes.

In an extraordinary move that underscores America's unwavering commitment to national security and freedom from narcoterrorism, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed the strategic rationale behind the recent seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast. This operation, directed by President Trump, is not simply about oil or regional posturing—it is a direct strike against the corrupt Maduro regime, which systematically floods our communities with deadly drugs.Why Did the U.S. Seize the Oil Tanker? Because America Refuses to Be a Pawn in Maduro’s Drug TradeNoem made clear during her testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee that this was a...

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