Trump sees US oil producers spending billions in Venezuela
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The press coverage treats Trump’s comments as if they’re mainly about corporate windfalls, as though the real story is American executives swooping in. That framing skips the bigger question: what comes after a regime collapses, and who bears the costs if the West walks away. Conservatives are right to ask whether “billions” abroad come with **clear national interests** at home.
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President Donald Trump said U.S. oil companies will spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling energy infrastructure after a military operation that led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro, the country’s former leader.
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The press coverage treats Trump’s comments as if they’re mainly about corporate windfalls, as though the real story is American executives swooping in. That framing skips the bigger question: what comes after a regime collapses, and who bears the costs if the West walks away.
Conservatives are right to ask whether “billions” abroad come with clear national interests at home. Venezuela is a cautionary tale of corruption and state failure, and rebuilding any energy sector there demands rule of law, enforceable contracts, and real security on the ground. Without that, investment becomes a subsidy for chaos, not commerce.
If the U.S. engages, it should be on terms that protect public trust, strengthen energy security, and avoid open-ended nation-building. The principle is simple: American power and capital should serve American stability, not sentimental reconstruction projects.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.