US-Venezuela Rapprochement Masks Deeper Geopolitical Risks for America

The announcement that the United States and Venezuela are moving to restore diplomatic relations marks a dramatic shift in policy, but it demands scrutiny through an America First lens. What does this sudden U-turn mean for our national sovereignty, economic security, and the ongoing challenges posed by regime-backed corruption in Caracas?Is Washington Trading Principle for Short-Term Gains?For years, U.S. policy toward Venezuela centered on holding the Maduro regime accountable for corruption, oppression, and its destabilizing grip on the Western Hemisphere. The Trump administration's firm stance—including sanctions and recognition of opposition forces—aimed to protect American interests from a hostile foreign government...