In a significant post-operation address from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, former U.S. President Donald Trump outlined a prospective economic strategy for Venezuela following military actions that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. Speaking alongside key administration figures including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Trump revealed his vision for Venezuela’s reconstruction.
The central proposition involves deploying American petroleum corporations to rehabilitate Venezuela’s deteriorated energy infrastructure. Trump asserted that such collaboration would generate substantial revenue for the South American nation, stating that U.S. companies would ‘start making money for the country’ while addressing critical infrastructure deficiencies.
This declaration comes amid a complex geopolitical landscape, with the January 3, 2026 military operation representing a dramatic escalation in longstanding tensions between Washington and Caracas. The proposal signals a potential shift from military intervention to economic partnership, suggesting an unconventional approach to foreign policy that blends corporate engagement with diplomatic objectives.
The announcement has sparked immediate international attention, raising questions about resource sovereignty, the role of private corporations in national reconstruction, and the future of U.S.-Venezuela relations following the removal of Maduro’s administration.