Vice President JD Vance said that Washington's actions in Venezuela are aimed in part at securing control over the country's natural resources, arguing that access to energy and strategic leverage are central to U.S. interests following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Speaking on Fox News, Vance said the operation ordered by President Donald Trump would allow the United States to exert greater influence over Venezuela's oil and energy sector. "First, we're going to be able to control the incredible natural resources in Venezuela, which is good for America in a few ways," Vance said. "Number one, it allows us to put leverage on our enemies."
