Washington, January 9 – President Donald Trump laid out a clear roadmap for Venezuela’s future during a prime-time Fox News interview on Hannity. Speaking just after the high-stakes operation that captured Nicolas Maduro, Trump emphasized stabilizing the war-torn nation before any talk of elections.
‘The country is in ruins under Maduro’s long rule,’ Trump declared. ‘We can’t hold elections in chaos. First, we secure the situation and rebuild the oil sector.’ He described Maduro’s regime as having emptied prisons, mental institutions, and asylums, sending criminals and drug traffickers toward U.S. borders.
Trump hailed the precision raid that netted Maduro without loss of American life. ‘We stormed a fortress guarded by thousands,’ he said, praising the bravery of U.S. forces. Two helicopter pilots sustained serious injuries but are recovering well. The operation slashed maritime drug trafficking by 97%, a major win for national security.
Now, the U.S. takes charge of Venezuela’s vital oil infrastructure. ‘We’ve secured $4 billion in oil in one day, and it’ll grow,’ Trump stated. Major American energy firms will spearhead reconstruction, modernizing the entire sector. This effort, he argued, will stabilize global oil prices, benefiting economies worldwide.
Political prisoners are being freed, marking a step toward normalcy. But Trump was firm: America stays until Venezuela stands on its own. ‘Our security is tied to theirs—no more drugs, no more threats,’ he concluded, framing the mission as both humanitarian and strategic.