JD Vance Defends US Action on Venezuela Amid Drug Source, Oil Motive Criticism

• VP JD Vance defended the US military operation in Venezuela and Maduro's capture, facing criticism over the actual source of illegal drug trafficking.
• Critics argue most US drug deaths are from Mexican fentanyl, not Venezuelan cocaine, and question the operation's true motives, including oil.
• Vance countered that Venezuelan cocaine funds Latin American cartels, and weakening this source impacts overall drug trade, while also focusing on Mexican fentanyl.
• He dismissed oil motives, stating Venezuela expropriated US oil assets years ago, using them for narco-terrorism.
• Maduro was indicted for narco-terrorism and cocaine conspiracy; the US operation, "Absolute Resolve," led to his capture and international condemnation.

Why It Matters: JD Vance defends US Venezuela operation, citing cocaine's cartel funding role, amidst drug source and oil motive doubts.