No one, however, has given this theory more meaning than US President Donald Trump. While Trump’s overt excuse for toppling Maduro was rampant corruption, terrorism and drug trafficking, it turns out his main interest was in Venezuela’s oil stocks that can fetch an estimated $17 trillion. The global community should not keep quiet under such provocation and military adventurism that takes us back to the era of obnoxious colonialism. Trump merely wanted a climate conducive to US corporations to extract gold from the DRC without worrying about war. What will stop Trump from toppling the Nigerian government for its oil after recent bombings disguised as defence for Christians against Islamic attacks?

Source: Standard Digital January 06, 2026 10:35 UTC