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TRUMP'S COAST GUARD Seizes SIXTH Tanker Defying Venezuelan Sanctions - America First Energy Policy WORKING

Gary FranchiJanuary 16, 2026254 views
TRUMP'S COAST GUARD Seizes SIXTH Tanker Defying Venezuelan Sanctions - America First Energy Policy WORKING
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President Trump's reinvigorated Coast Guard just delivered another crushing blow to the corrupt Maduro regime in Venezuela, seizing its sixth tanker attempting to defy American sanctions in the Caribbean waters. This latest enforcement action proves that Trump's America First energy policy isn't just about domestic production – it's about choking off revenue streams to our hemisphere's most dangerous dictators.

The Coast Guard boarding represents a stark contrast to the Biden administration's weak-kneed approach to regional security. While Biden allowed China and Russia to expand their influence across Latin America, Trump is reasserting American dominance in our own backyard.

"These sanctions-busting operations fund Maduro's oppression of the Venezuelan people while undermining American energy independence," said a Coast Guard official familiar with the operation.

This seizure comes as Trump's energy dominance agenda is already paying massive dividends for American workers and families. By cutting off illicit Venezuelan oil sales, the administration is simultaneously weakening a hostile regime while protecting legitimate American energy producers from unfair competition.

Deep State Sabotage During Biden Years

Patriots remember how the previous administration's lackluster enforcement allowed criminal networks to flourish throughout the Caribbean. Venezuelan oil smugglers operated with virtual impunity while Biden's bureaucrats focused on climate hysteria instead of protecting American interests.

Now, with Trump back in the White House and real leadership at the Pentagon, our Coast Guard heroes are free to do their jobs without political interference from globalist politicians more concerned with appeasing foreign dictators than defending America.

The timing couldn't be better. As Trump prepares to unleash American energy production through his "Drill, baby, drill" agenda, cutting off illegal Venezuelan oil serves a dual purpose – weakening our enemies while strengthening our domestic energy sector.

How many more tankers will it take before Maduro realizes that Trump's America doesn't negotiate with tin-pot dictators? This is what real leadership looks like, folks.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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EnergyIndependentVerifiedJan 16, 2026
This is part of a bigger picture - making America energy independent and not beholden to hostile foreign regimes.
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NavyVet1985VerifiedJan 16, 2026
Proud of our Coast Guard doing the tough work to protect our national interests. My son serves in the Coast Guard and this is exactly the kind of mission they train for.
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SupportOurTroopsVerifiedJan 16, 2026
Thank your son for his service! The Coast Guard doesn't get enough recognition for what they do.
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AmericaFirst2025VerifiedJan 16, 2026
SIX tankers seized! That's not a coincidence - that's a pattern of strong enforcement. Keep it up!
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TexasEnergyVerifiedJan 16, 2026
As someone who works in the oil industry, I can tell you this kind of enforcement is crucial for protecting American energy interests. These sanctions exist for good reasons and need to be respected.
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedJan 17, 2026
Love seeing our maritime laws being enforced properly. These shipping companies thought they could just ignore American sanctions with no consequences.
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LawAndOrder2024VerifiedJan 17, 2026
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. They knew the risks when they tried to circumvent our sanctions.
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FreeMarketFanVerifiedJan 17, 2026
Question - what happens to the oil on these seized tankers? Does it get sold or just held as evidence?
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PatriotMike2024VerifiedJan 17, 2026
Finally! A president who actually enforces our sanctions instead of just making empty threats. This is what real leadership looks like.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedJan 18, 2026
Exactly! The contrast with the previous administration is night and day.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedJan 18, 2026
This is how you deal with bad actors like Maduro's regime. Economic pressure works when it's actually enforced consistently.