08.01.2026 11:52
In an interview, JD Vance, an aide to President Donald Trump, responded to the question, "How does overthrowing the dictator in Venezuela help the average American?" by saying, "First and foremost, it means we will be able to control Venezuela's incredible natural resources. This is a good thing for Americans."
The echoes of the U.S. special forces' attempt to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and bring him to justice under President Trump's orders continue.
STRIKING INTERVIEW FROM TRUMP'S ASSISTANT
While Trump's words, stating that they would utilize Venezuela's oil and rich underground resources, resonated widely in the global public opinion, a notable statement came from his assistant.
"A GOOD THING FOR AMERICANS"
In a striking interview, U.S. President Donald Trump's assistant JD Vance used remarkable expressions. When asked, "How does overthrowing the dictator in Venezuela help the average American?" JD Vance responded, "First of all, it means we will be able to control Venezuela's incredible natural resources. That is a good thing for Americans."
WHAT HAPPENED?
On January 3rd, around 2:00 AM local time in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, explosions and sounds of aircraft were heard. The Venezuelan government accused the U.S. of carrying out attacks on civilian and military facilities in various regions of the country following the explosions.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a large-scale attack had been launched against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and that Maduro and his wife had been taken out of the country. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi also stated that a criminal complaint had been filed against Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in the U.S., with charges against Maduro including "drug terrorism, cocaine trafficking, and possession of machine guns and destructive devices against the U.S."
The Venezuelan government called on the international community to condemn the U.S., while some countries criticized the attack, and there were also those who supported the U.S. with their statements.