Why Trump Really Took Over Venezuela and What Countries Are Next On The List (Mark Dice)

2026 started with Trump authorizing military strikes in Venezuela, extracting dictator Nicholas Maduro, and bringing him to New York for trial. The move has split MAGA between America First supporters and those opposed to regime change. Unlike the Bush-era lies about spreading democracy in Iraq, Trump openly admits the goal is taking Venezuela's oil and stopping them from selling it to China. Marco Rubio confirms the real target is cutting off China's largest oil supplier, not just helping Venezuelans or stopping fentanyl (which comes through Mexico anyway). The Monroe Doctrine provides cover for interventions in the Western Hemisphere, making this different from Middle East wars fought for Israel. Trump hints Mexico could be next for kinetic strikes against the cartels flooding America with drugs and illegal immigrants. Cuba is also in the crosshairs now that Venezuelan oil money has dried up, with Lindsey Graham barely containing his excitement about toppling another communist regime. Greenland remains a priority for national security against Russian and Chinese ships, not for minerals. Trump's already threatening Colombia over cocaine production. Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene are among those speaking out against the regime change operations, with Greene resigning from Congress entirely after clashing with Trump.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, January 7, 2026.]