Oil Colonialism In 2025? WTF Is Going On? - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica discusses the surprising and controversial actions taken by Donald Trump and his administration in 2025 regarding Venezuela. It reports that the US military, specifically Delta Force, allegedly abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a covert operation, followed by bombing Venezuela without Congressional approval. This move contradicts Trump’s earlier anti-interventionist campaign stance and has caused confusion and concern about US intentions. Trump openly stated that the US would be "very strongly involved" in Venezuela’s oil industry, suggesting a motive tied to controlling or exploiting Venezuela’s vast oil resources despite the US already producing more oil than it consumes and relatively low global oil demand. The article explores possible reasons behind Trump’s actions, including securing Venezuelan oil for American companies or potentially using the resources for personal or political gain. It also considers alternative theories, such as Trump seeking a political "win" to distract from domestic economic and social issues or aspiring to emulate authoritarian leaders by expanding US territorial control. The piece highlights