President Donald Trump has taken a bold and necessary step in authorizing covert operations by the CIA in Venezuela. This decision, while serious, is a reflection of strong leadership in the face of growing threats from a hostile regime. For too long, the socialist dictatorship of Nicolas Maduro has not only oppressed its own people but also exported chaos and crime to our shores. Under Trump’s leadership, America is finally standing up and saying “enough.”
Venezuela was once a prosperous nation, rich in oil and opportunity. But socialism, as it always does, turned it into a land of suffering. The people of Venezuela are starving, their freedoms crushed under the boot of a corrupt and violent regime. Maduro and his allies, including the so-called Cartel de los Soles, have turned the country into a hub for drug trafficking and terror. These are not just local problems—they affect us here at home.
President Trump has made it clear that Maduro is not a legitimate leader. Just recently, he called Maduro a terrorist, a label that fits all too well. The Venezuelan government has been dumping criminals—many of them violent—into our country through the broken immigration system left behind by the previous administration. This is not immigration. This is an invasion. And Trump, along with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is working tirelessly to protect our borders and our communities.
The deployment of the USS Gerald Ford, our largest and most powerful aircraft carrier, to the Caribbean sends a strong message: America will not sit idly by while a criminal regime threatens our safety. Covert operations by the CIA are not a step taken lightly. But when backdoor diplomacy fails—and it has—action must be taken. Sources say that Maduro even offered to step down in a few years. But we know better. Dictators do not give up power willingly. They stall, they lie, and they wait for America to blink. This time, we will not blink.
In addition to the covert operations, the Trump administration has been striking at the heart of Venezuela’s drug networks. Since September, the U.S. has launched at least 21 deadly strikes on boats suspected of trafficking narcotics. These aren’t just drug smugglers—they are part of a global criminal network that fuels addiction, violence, and death in our cities. Every strike is a message: we will defend our people, even if that means taking the fight to the enemy’s doorstep.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has taken another critical step by designating Maduro’s criminal network as a foreign terrorist organization. This is more than a political move. It gives our nation the legal authority to go after these groups with the full force of the law. These cartels do not deserve protection. They are enemies of freedom, enemies of order, and enemies of America.
Some will say this is too risky. Some will wring their hands and ask for endless dialogue. But we have tried that. We have waited. We have hoped that the Venezuelan people would be freed by words alone. Now is the time for strength. Now is the time for action. President Trump is not seeking war. He is seeking justice. And he is doing what is necessary to protect the American people and stand up for liberty in our own hemisphere.
This is not about conquest. This is about restoring order. It is about standing with the oppressed and holding tyrants accountable. America has always been a beacon of hope. But that hope is backed by strength. And under President Trump, we are showing once again that America will not be pushed around.
May God protect our troops, and may He guide our leaders with wisdom and courage. The fight for freedom is never easy, but it is always worth it.
