Foreign Policy

Trump’s Secret Talks with Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez Raise Sovereignty and Security Questions

By National Security Desk | January 15, 2026

President Trump’s undisclosed conversation with Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez reveals risky engagement on oil, minerals, and security—threatening America’s strategic interests and sovereignty.

In a surprising and little-examined move, President Donald Trump disclosed a lengthy phone call with Delcy Rodríguez, the Venezuelan interim president known for close ties to the corrupt Maduro regime. The call reportedly covered sensitive topics like oil, minerals, trade, and national security—raising critical questions about what Washington gains or risks in this emerging partnership.Is This the Advancement of America First or a Dangerous Overreach?At a time when American families are fighting inflation and our energy independence remains paramount, the announcement that the Trump administration is engaging directly with Venezuela’s ruling faction should alarm every patriot concerned about national sovereignty....

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