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Critics Slam Trump's Venezuela Policy as Gangster Tactics

1/8/2026

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The articles criticize U.S. President Donald Trump for his Venezuela policy, likening it to a mob heist and protection racket.
They contend the military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro reflects a drive to control Venezuelan oil.
They describe Trump and his associates as operating like gangsters who threaten leaders and prioritize profit.
They warn such actions raise questions about international law and could enable exploitation via military intervention.

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The articles criticize U.S. President Donald Trump for his Venezuela policy, likening it to a mob heist and protection racket.
They contend the military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro reflects a drive to control Venezuelan oil.
They describe Trump and his associates as operating like gangsters who threaten leaders and prioritize profit.
They warn such actions raise questions about international law and could enable exploitation via military intervention.