VIDEO: Rubio Torches Leftist Panic

Secretary of State Marco Rubio staunchly defends President Trump’s decisive raid capturing Venezuelan narco-terrorist Nicolás Maduro, vowing no further military action while countering leftist fears over NATO and expansionism.

See the video report below.

Story Highlights

Trump administration’s January 3, 2026, raid ousted Maduro, halting Russia/Iran shadow fleet oil ships and narco-trafficking threats to America.
Rubio assures Congress no new Venezuela operations planned, limiting U.S. footprint to embassy guards amid self-defense rights against Iranian drones.
U.S. now controls Venezuelan oil exports, redirecting funds from the corrupt regime to stabilize the nation and pressure Cuba’s communist holdouts.
Rubio calls for “reimagining” NATO with fair burden-sharing, rejecting endless U.S. subsidies that past administrations tolerated.
Bipartisan Senate praise for Maduro takedown contrasts with Democrat hand-wringing over consultation and alliance rhetoric.

Rubio’s Senate Defense of Decisive Action

Recently, Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and defended the Trump administration’s raid that captured Maduro and his wife on January 3. U.S. forces executed the operation swiftly, deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean with 15,000 troops.

Rubio portrayed Maduro as a narco-terrorist propped by Russia, Iran, and Cuba. This intervention ended years of failed sanctions under Obama and Biden, delivering real results against hemispheric threats. Conservatives applaud the bold move restoring U.S. strength.

Reassurances on Limited Military Footprint

Rubio pledged that no further military action in Venezuela is planned or expected. He reserved force solely for self-defense, such as countering Iranian drone threats to U.S. interests. Current presence limits to Marines guarding the embassy.

Ongoing since late 2025, U.S. strikes sank suspected drug boats, killing 126 traffickers. President Trump ordered control of Venezuelan oil exports and tanker seizures. Adversarial ships in the shadow fleet have vanished since Maduro’s ouster. This prudent stance protects American security without overreach.

Oil Control Stabilizes Venezuela, Pressures Cuba

Post-raid, U.S. military redirects Venezuelan oil proceeds, previously funneled 100% to Russia, toward national stabilization. Licenses enable sanctioned oil sales benefiting the populace, not dictators. Trump declared Cuba “ready to fall” without Venezuelan support, eyeing regime change.

This contrasts with limp prior policies, such as 2019’s failed Guaidó recognition. Venezuelans, crushed by Maduro’s hyperinflation since 2013, now see hope. The approach echoes the 1989 Panama success, prioritizing results over globalist hand-wringing.

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Interim authorities cooperate under U.S. oversight, with transition advancing, though timelines remain guarded. No illegal ships approach, proving the effectiveness of intervention against narco-terror networks.

NATO Reimagining Amid Congressional Pushback

Rubio addressed NATO allies’ concerns, affirming the U.S. commitment but demanding a “reimagining” of equitable burden-sharing. President Trump’s rhetoric exposed freeloading nations’ failures since the 9/11 Article 5 invocation.

Democrats like Senators Coons, Murphy, and Schatz criticized the secrecy and rhetoric, fearing erosion of the alliance. Republicans, including John Curtis, backed the action against Maduro while seeking improvements in partnership. Rubio, a former senator, bridged divides, emphasizing operational security over premature briefings.

Bipartisan support exists for ousting Maduro, but frustration with secrecy persists amid tensions with Iran. This foreign policy asserts America First principles and counters hesitancy toward leftist intervention.