In a dramatic escalation of global tensions, US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning of a potential second military strike against Venezuela. This threat comes directly contingent on the actions of the country's interim leadership following the seizure of President Nicolás Maduro.
'US Is In Charge,' Trump Declares
Speaking from Air Force One and his Mar-a-Lago resort, President Trump asserted that the United States is now effectively "in charge" of the situation in Venezuela. He stated that Washington is prepared to take further military action if the interim government, led by Delcy Rodríguez, fails to comply with American demands. This warning was issued even as US troops maintain a high-alert posture across the Caribbean region.
Venezuela's Oil Reserves at the Core of US Plans
The central pillar of Trump's strategy for Venezuela revolves around the nation's vast petroleum resources. The US President insisted that American companies must gain full access to rebuild and ultimately control Venezuela's crippled energy infrastructure. This move would fundamentally shift the economic landscape of the oil-rich nation, which has been under US sanctions for years.
The remarks were made on January 05, 2026, signaling a new and aggressive phase in US foreign policy. Trump's administration recently executed an operation resulting in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, who was subsequently transported to the United States. Videos showed the handcuffed former president being escorted by the FBI and giving a thumbs-up at a DEA office.
A Widening Circle of Global Confrontation
President Trump's confrontational stance is not limited to Venezuela. He has simultaneously turned his attention to several other international flashpoints, rapidly expanding the sphere of potential conflict.
He claimed that Cuba is "ready to fall," reiterated his controversial demand for the purchase of Greenland in the name of US national security, and issued a severe warning to Iran. Trump stated that Iran would be "hit very hard" if the regime kills protesters. These statements collectively paint a picture of an administration willing to engage in multiple simultaneous geopolitical confrontations, from Caracas and Havana to Tehran and the Arctic.
The situation remains fluid, with the interim Venezuelan government under Delcy Rodríguez now ruling in the absence of Maduro and a clear successor. The world watches to see if Rodríguez will adhere to Trump's demands or face the consequences of a promised second American military intervention.
