Trump Meets Maduro: Because 'Regime Change' Is Just a Suggestion
The irony is thick enough to cut with a spoon. For years, the U.S. government, under both Republican and Democratic administrations, has aggressively pushed 'regime change' in Venezuela, labeling Maduro a dictator and even recognizing a rival as the legitimate president. The Trump administration, in particular, imposed crushing sanctions and openly called for Maduro's removal. Now, a potential
face-to-face? It smacks of the same cynical realpolitik that saw Kissinger shake hands with Mao after decades of fierce anti-communist rhetoric. This isn't about principle; it's about shifting geopolitical winds and potential oil interests, as always. The New York Times report highlights that these discussions occurred “as the US ramps up pressure on Caracas ahead of potential military strikes”—a
classic carrot-and-stick routine many global south nations know all too well. How many 'evil dictators' become 'pragmatic partners' when there's an agenda to push, or resources to secure? One might wonder if the U.S. policy toward sovereign nations consistently boils down to: 'You're a rogue state until we need something.'