US Invasion of Venezuela Raises Questions About Trump's War Plan
The latest target of US President Donald Trump's military aggression was Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, where thousands have already lost their lives in a conflict that shows no signs of abating. The question now is what will be next on Trump's list?
In February 2022, Trump called the Russian invasion of Ukraine "genius," and it seems he has been thinking along similar lines when it comes to his own foreign policy strategy. With nearly four years of full-scale military intervention in Venezuela, the human cost – estimated to be over 1.5 million casualties – continues to mount.
But despite this disastrous track record, Trump remains convinced that he can achieve what previous US presidents failed at: regime change and control of key countries. In his address announcing the invasion, Trump boasted about the "overwhelming military power" behind his operation, downplaying the long history of US failure in similar endeavors.
The reality is far from heroic for Trump's administration. The US has a proven record of struggling to sustain its operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, with regime change often resulting in chaos and instability. In Venezuela, Trump's strategy seems to be based on quick fixes, with little thought given to the long-term consequences.
Trump has presented several options for post-Maduro governance, including allowing Maduro's vice-president Delcy Rodríguez to remain in power or taking a more aggressive approach. However, these plans have been met with resistance from Rodríguez and other opposition figures, who see the US attempt to dictate Venezuela's future as an act of imperialism.
What is clear is that Trump's attack on Venezuela has set a precedent for the US to reassert its dominance in the Western Hemisphere. The national security strategy released last month declared a "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine, claiming a mandate to use any means necessary to eliminate external influence from the Americas.
This new doctrine suggests that the US will view migrants, gangs, and cartels as existential threats to national security, justifying a military response. While this may provide an excuse for Trump to flex his muscles in the Caribbean, it also raises serious concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and the rise of authoritarianism in the United States.
The real question is what will happen next? Will the US continue its pattern of intervention and regime change, or will there be a shift towards more collaborative and peaceful approaches to international relations?
One thing is certain: if Trump's luck with military strikes continues, it could be disastrous for both the US and Venezuela. As he has warned, "great nations do not fight endless wars." The question now is whether Trump's America can find a way out of this quagmire without incurring irreparable damage to its global reputation and domestic stability.
The latest target of US President Donald Trump's military aggression was Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, where thousands have already lost their lives in a conflict that shows no signs of abating. The question now is what will be next on Trump's list?
In February 2022, Trump called the Russian invasion of Ukraine "genius," and it seems he has been thinking along similar lines when it comes to his own foreign policy strategy. With nearly four years of full-scale military intervention in Venezuela, the human cost – estimated to be over 1.5 million casualties – continues to mount.
But despite this disastrous track record, Trump remains convinced that he can achieve what previous US presidents failed at: regime change and control of key countries. In his address announcing the invasion, Trump boasted about the "overwhelming military power" behind his operation, downplaying the long history of US failure in similar endeavors.
The reality is far from heroic for Trump's administration. The US has a proven record of struggling to sustain its operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, with regime change often resulting in chaos and instability. In Venezuela, Trump's strategy seems to be based on quick fixes, with little thought given to the long-term consequences.
Trump has presented several options for post-Maduro governance, including allowing Maduro's vice-president Delcy Rodríguez to remain in power or taking a more aggressive approach. However, these plans have been met with resistance from Rodríguez and other opposition figures, who see the US attempt to dictate Venezuela's future as an act of imperialism.
What is clear is that Trump's attack on Venezuela has set a precedent for the US to reassert its dominance in the Western Hemisphere. The national security strategy released last month declared a "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine, claiming a mandate to use any means necessary to eliminate external influence from the Americas.
This new doctrine suggests that the US will view migrants, gangs, and cartels as existential threats to national security, justifying a military response. While this may provide an excuse for Trump to flex his muscles in the Caribbean, it also raises serious concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and the rise of authoritarianism in the United States.
The real question is what will happen next? Will the US continue its pattern of intervention and regime change, or will there be a shift towards more collaborative and peaceful approaches to international relations?
One thing is certain: if Trump's luck with military strikes continues, it could be disastrous for both the US and Venezuela. As he has warned, "great nations do not fight endless wars." The question now is whether Trump's America can find a way out of this quagmire without incurring irreparable damage to its global reputation and domestic stability.
. He's been super aggressive towards Venezuela and it's just not working out for anyone. I mean, 1.5 million casualties is crazy! 
It feels like he's just throwing good money after bad. Like, has he even thought about the long-term consequences of his actions? 
The US has a pretty sad track record when it comes to military interventions and regime changes... Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, etc. 
And now he's talking about a "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine? That sounds like a recipe for disaster! 
What if his aggressive stance towards migrants, gangs, and cartels actually ends up making things worse in the Caribbean? 
It's time for Trump to rethink his strategy and find some more peaceful solutions. Otherwise, it could be disastrous for both the US and Venezuela 
What's his plan for when the opposition figures tell him no? And what's with this new doctrine that says the US can do whatever it takes to keep the Caribbean "safe"? Sounds like a recipe for disaster to me 
HE'S BEEN ALL OVER VENEZUELA WITH HIS MILITARY INTERVENTION AND YET NOBODY'S COME OUT ON TOP, IT JUST GETS WORSE AND WORSE!!! 1.5 MILLION CASUALTIES LOST ALREADY!!! AND NOW HE'S TRYING TO IMPOSE HIS WILL ON THE REST OF THE AMERICAS THROUGH THIS "TRUMP COROLLARY" THING... IT'S LIKE HE THINKS HE CAN JUST WIPE OUT ALL OTHER NATIONS WITH A FANTASY LAND OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY!!! NEWSFLASH, TRUMP: YOU'RE NOT A HERO, YOU'RE A MENACE!!! 
if trump thinks his "overwhelming military power" is going to magically solve everything, he's sadly mistaken 
the real question is what's next on his list? will it be another country that gets caught in the crosshairs of his aggression? 
at this rate, it's only a matter of time before we see more bloodshed and chaos 