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Stephen Miller Urges Military Action Against Venezuela's Maduro

1/15/2026

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Miller's Venezuela Allegations

Stephen Miller, a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, claimed Nicolás Maduro's regime sends criminals to the United States.
He said the Venezuelan oil industry was stolen from American companies, calling it the largest theft of American wealth.
He argued the United States must use its military power to secure Venezuela's compliance and protect national interests.
Critics, including Senator Bernie Sanders, condemned Miller's rhetoric as imperialistic and racist.

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Miller Reinforces Doctrine

Stephen Miller, a senior aide to U.S. President Donald Trump, reinforced the administration's stance in a CNN interview.
He stated global dynamics are dictated by strength, echoing Trump's comments about Nicolás Maduro.
The administration revives the Monroe Doctrine to assert U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
The National Security Strategy emphasizes 'peace through strength' and non-interventionism while allowing relations with undemocratic states if aligned with U.S. interests.

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Miller's Venezuela Allegations

Stephen Miller, a senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, claimed Nicolás Maduro's regime sends criminals to the United States.
He said the Venezuelan oil industry was stolen from American companies, calling it the largest theft of American wealth.
He argued the United States must use its military power to secure Venezuela's compliance and protect national interests.
Critics, including Senator Bernie Sanders, condemned Miller's rhetoric as imperialistic and racist.

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