In a fiery exchange on MSNBC's "The Last Word," California Democratic Senator Adam Schiff didn't hold back, accusing President Donald Trump of flipping off his own MAGA base through the dramatic capture and prosecution of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. This bold move has sparked heated debates about U.S. foreign policy, oil ambitions, and campaign promises. As of the latest developments, Maduro has pleaded not guilty to drug charges in a New York court, insisting he was 'kidnapped' during the U.S. raid. Reuters
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On Monday's episode of MSNBC's "The Last Word," host Lawrence O'Donnell pressed Senator Adam Schiff on the recent U.S. operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Schiff, a vocal critic of Trump's foreign policy, pulled no punches in his assessment.
O'Donnell highlighted Florida Senator Marco Rubio's defense, noting that Rubio claimed the action was purely to execute a Justice Department warrant, not a broader political maneuver. Schiff dismissed this as "just adding one lie to another," pointing out months of U.S. boat strikes that the administration framed as anti-narcotics efforts. "For months and months as they engaged in these boat strikes, they claimed this was about narcotics. It was not about regime change," Schiff said. "They just wanted to stop these drug boats from coming to the United States, even though they weren’t bound for our shores."
Delving deeper, Schiff argued the real motivation lies in Venezuela's vast oil reserves, often cited as among the largest in the world. "It’s about oil, it’s about the oil wealth of Venezuela," he emphasized. He tied this to Trump's alleged promises to the oil industry during his campaign, suggesting that hefty donations would yield rich rewards. "What we seem to see is Donald Trump’s campaign promise to the oil industry that if they spend hundreds of millions or $1 billion on his campaign, he would richly reward them. We are now seeing that reward."
Schiff contrasted this with Trump's pledges to his MAGA supporters, who he said were promised an end to foreign wars and nation-building. "But in terms of that MAGA base that you were talking about, Lawrence, that he promised no more foreign wars, no more nation building—this is a big militaristic middle finger to the MAGA base by Donald Trump." He warned that the U.S. is overtly returning to the "regime change business," using military force to depose leaders for access to resources.
Supporters of the operation, including some Republicans and Venezuelan opposition figures, hail it as a necessary step against a regime accused of human rights abuses and drug trafficking. Trump himself has portrayed the capture as a victory for justice and U.S. interests, potentially opening doors to Venezuelan oil amid global energy shifts. Critics, however, including international allies at the UN, decry it as a violation of sovereignty, echoing concerns about unilateral U.S. actions.
This event unfolds against a backdrop of escalating tensions, with Maduro's arraignment drawing global scrutiny. While some celebrate the potential for change in Venezuela, others fear it sets a dangerous precedent. As debates rage, the focus remains on balancing national security, economic gains, and diplomatic norms—leaving Americans to weigh if this aligns with "America First" or veers into old interventionist habits.
Source: Breitbart News
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