Secretary of State Marco Rubio took to the airwaves on Sunday, appearing on multiple talk shows to discuss the United States' decisive action in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of Nicolas Maduro, the illegitimate dictator.
As reported by RedState, Rubio's appearance on Meet the Press with Kristen Welker was particularly noteworthy, as he dismantled the Democratic narrative suggesting President Trump's actions were motivated by a desire for Venezuelan oil. Rubio turned the tables, asserting the Western Hemisphere's sovereignty and emphasizing that adversaries like Russia, China, and Iran should not have a foothold in the region.
"Why does China need their oil? Why does Russia need their oil? Why does Iran need their oil? This is the West, THIS IS WHERE WE LIVE," he declared, underscoring the importance of keeping hostile powers at bay.
Rubio made it clear that the United States does not require Venezuela's oil, but it will not permit adversaries to control the nation's oil industry. He stressed the need for oil proceeds to benefit the Venezuelan people, who have suffered under Maduro's regime, leading to a mass exodus of over eight million citizens, many of whom have sought refuge in the United States.
The Secretary of State highlighted the importance of preventing external forces from destabilizing the region, a sentiment that aligns with conservative values of national security and regional stability.
Vice President Kamala Harris criticized the operation, labeling it illegal and suggesting it was driven by motives of regime change or oil acquisition. Rubio, however, ridiculed the Biden-Harris administration for their inaction, pointing out the $25 million reward they had placed on Maduro's capture, yet failing to follow through.
"In the Biden administration, they had a $25 million reward for [Maduro's] capture so we have a reward for his capture but we're not going to enforce it? That's the difference between President Trump and everybody else... President Trump did something about it," Rubio stated, highlighting the administration's inconsistency.
Rubio's remarks drew a stark contrast between President Trump's decisive actions and the Biden administration's rhetoric. He criticized Biden and Harris for being all talk, noting how they were deceived by Maduro's false promises of free and fair elections, which he later reneged on.
The Secretary of State also questioned whether Harris had identified the root causes of migration to the United States, pointing to the dire conditions in Venezuela as a significant factor. This critique aligns with a conservative perspective that prioritizes action over empty promises and underscores the importance of addressing the root causes of migration, rather than merely managing its symptoms.
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