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Greene Slams Trump's Venezuela Mission, Backs 'America First'

1/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (U.S. Representative) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, saying it contradicts the "America First" agenda.
She argued the operation serves corporate interests and ignores domestic issues such as drug trafficking.
Greene urged focusing on Mexican cartels, which she said drive most U.S. drug overdoses.
She questioned the Venezuela action, suggesting it aims to control oil resources.

History

Historical Context

In January 2019, the U.S. recognized Juan Guaidó as Venezuela's interim president amid a severe humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by Nicolás Maduro's policies and U.S. sanctions targeting the oil sector, which accounted for 95% of Venezuela's revenue. This situation reflects ongoing tensions between U.S. foreign interventions and domestic priorities, particularly regarding drug trafficking linked to Mexican cartels, complicating U.S. foreign policy.

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Story summary

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (U.S. Representative) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, saying it contradicts the "America First" agenda.
She argued the operation serves corporate interests and ignores domestic issues such as drug trafficking.
Greene urged focusing on Mexican cartels, which she said drive most U.S. drug overdoses.
She questioned the Venezuela action, suggesting it aims to control oil resources.

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