U.S. Claims Control Over Venezuela: A Reckless Gamble That Threatens America’s Sovereignty

The recent U.S. operation to oust Nicolás Maduro and seize control over Venezuela’s government marks a dangerous escalation in Washington’s interventionist policies, threatening America’s core interests rather than protecting them. President Trump boldly declared, “we’re in charge,” promising to run and fix Venezuela—a statement that raises urgent questions about national sovereignty, legal authority, and prudent strategy. Is America Repeating Failed Nation-Building Mistakes? Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s attempt to temper expectations—framing U.S. involvement primarily as enforcing an “oil quarantine”—does little to dispel concerns that the administration is embarking on another open-ended foreign entanglement. While Rubio insists this mission differs from...