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Senator Mullin's Stock Picks Soar After Maduro Capture

1/21/2026

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Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) bought $15,001–$50,000 in Chevron and RTX Corporation on December 29, 2025, before the January 3, 2026 capture of Nicolás Maduro.
As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mullin defended U.S. actions against Venezuela, citing enforcement without ground troops.
He said the Trump administration offered Maduro a chance to leave voluntarily.
Chevron and RTX shares rose about 10.1% and 9.5%, respectively, since Mullin's purchases.

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Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) bought $15,001–$50,000 in Chevron and RTX Corporation on December 29, 2025, before the January 3, 2026 capture of Nicolás Maduro.
As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mullin defended U.S. actions against Venezuela, citing enforcement without ground troops.
He said the Trump administration offered Maduro a chance to leave voluntarily.
Chevron and RTX shares rose about 10.1% and 9.5%, respectively, since Mullin's purchases.