Foreign Affairs

Trump’s Vague Venezuela Strategy Exposes Dangerous Lack of Planning for America’s Interests

By Economics Desk | January 6, 2026

President Trump’s unclear claims about ‘running’ Venezuela after Maduro’s ouster reveal a troubling absence of concrete plans, risking American national security and economic interests amid growing geopolitical instability.

President Donald Trump's recent broad yet nebulous assertions that the United States will “run” Venezuela following Nicolás Maduro's removal have sparked critical questions about the administration's preparedness and strategy. As Washington contemplates its role in a Latin America crisis that directly impacts America’s southern border security and energy independence, the lack of clarity is not just worrying—it is downright dangerous. Can We Afford Another Unplanned Foreign Entanglement? The chaotic messaging between President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio—one suggesting American control over Venezuelan power, the other implying reliance on sanctions and local actors—illustrates a profound disconnect at the highest...

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