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Carville Warns U.S. Vulnerable Amid Venezuela Oil Deal

1/7/2026

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James Carville, Democratic strategist, warned the United States could be 'ripe for invasion' due to corruption.
He criticized the Nicolás Maduro operation as benefiting only a few.
A Reuters/Ipsos survey found public opinion divided on the action.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio contested that President Donald Trump lacks authority without congressional approval.
Trump announced Venezuela would turn over sanctioned oil to the United States for sale, with proceeds benefiting nations.

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James Carville, Democratic strategist, warned the United States could be 'ripe for invasion' due to corruption.
He criticized the Nicolás Maduro operation as benefiting only a few.
A Reuters/Ipsos survey found public opinion divided on the action.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio contested that President Donald Trump lacks authority without congressional approval.
Trump announced Venezuela would turn over sanctioned oil to the United States for sale, with proceeds benefiting nations.