Trump’s Explosive Fox Interview After Venezuela Invasion Sparks Global Outrage and Constitutional Crisis
Donald Trump ignited a political firestorm after giving an unrestrained interview to Fox News following the U.S. military invasion of Venezuela, openly framing the operation as a move to seize oil and boasting about American military dominance. His remarks, delivered less than 24 hours after the raid, stunned allies, alarmed lawmakers, and intensified fears of an unchecked presidency.
In the interview, Trump described the invasion in cinematic terms, saying he watched it “like a television show” and marveled at “the speed, the violence.” He confirmed that U.S. forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a Delta Force raid and placed them aboard a U.S. vessel en route to New York, where sealed federal indictments have now been unsealed.
When asked about Venezuela’s future, Trump made little effort to conceal economic motives. He declared that the United States would be “very strongly involved” in Venezuela’s oil industry, praising American oil companies and warning that Washington would not allow other powers to take control. The comments echoed statements from allies like JD Vance, who explicitly framed the operation as reclaiming “stolen oil.”
Trump also brushed aside concerns about China, despite reports that Chinese envoys were meeting with Maduro hours before the attack. Claiming a “very good relationship” with President Xi, Trump said China would “get oil” but insisted that no country could stop the United States if it decided to strike again, reinforcing the image of a unilateral, force-first doctrine.
The interview quickly veered into threats beyond Venezuela. Trump suggested that Mexico could be “next,” arguing that cartels effectively run the country and claiming he had offered to “take out” criminal organizations there. The remarks sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, raising fears of wider regional conflict driven by executive fiat rather than international law.
At home, constitutional concerns escalated. Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner revealed that neither Congress nor key oversight committees were briefed before the invasion. He warned that abducting foreign leaders under the guise of criminal prosecution risks collapsing global norms and invites authoritarian powers to justify similar actions elsewhere.
Meanwhile, the situation on the ground in Venezuela remains volatile. Senior regime figures, including Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, have surfaced publicly, denying reports of their capture and asserting control over multiple states. Reports from Caracas describe long lines at grocery stores as civilians brace for instability, amid growing evidence of civilian casualties.
As international condemnation mounts—including criticism from France that the operation violated the principle of non-use of force—Trump has dismissed opponents as “weak” and “stupid,” demanding praise instead of scrutiny. What began as a dramatic military raid has now evolved into a defining moment, raising profound questions about U.S. power, constitutional limits, and the global consequences of leadership unbound.
