Staff Reports
In a bold move that once again solidifies America’s unwavering stance against authoritarian regimes, the U.S. has taken decisive action by seizing another Venezuelan oil tanker. This is no mere display of power but a necessary step in Trump’s no-nonsense policy to strangle the corrupt and oppressive regime in Venezuela. It’s about time the United States gets serious about dismantling the financial networks that fund narco-terrorism in our hemisphere.
The Coast Guard, supported by the Department of War, stepped up at the crack of dawn to put an end to this illicit operation. This action sends a loud and clear message: America will not sit back while dictatorships use their dirty oil to spread violence and chaos. The liberal media might paint this as an aggressive stance, but let’s be real—this is the leadership we’ve been sorely lacking for years.
Venezuela seeks to criminalize oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on Madurohttps://t.co/Ph5eQBXE1j pic.twitter.com/6yO2LSYSA4
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) December 24, 2025
President Trump is taking the stand that previous administrations were too timid to consider. The blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers isn’t just a policy—it’s a promise to protect American interests and allies from the creeping hand of socialism and criminality. Opponents might whine about the risks of escalation, but the real risk lies in allowing tyranny and lawlessness to flourish unchecked at our doorstep.
Globalist critics, always quick to call for appeasement, need to face the reality: being passive hasn’t worked. Trump isn’t doing this to make friends with corrupt regimes. He’s doing it to uphold American values and security. Those tankers are fueling a rogue operation, not just across borders but on our terms and on our turf. It’s time to draw the line, and we’re finally seeing it happen.
This tough stance raises the stakes and rightly puts rogue states on notice: The United States isn’t backing down. Washington won’t cower to dictators funding their reigns of terror with sanctioned oil. As Trump suggests, let them try their luck—if they’re foolish enough to sail through our waters, we’ll send them back where they belong. Where will the liberal apologists draw the line? Perhaps it’s time for them to wake up and smell the oil.
