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WINNING: Trump Forces CRUSH Venezuelan Oil Smugglers - SEVENTH Sanctioned Tanker Seized Since Maduro's Fall

Gary FranchiFebruary 15, 2026164 views
WINNING: Trump Forces CRUSH Venezuelan Oil Smugglers - SEVENTH Sanctioned Tanker Seized Since Maduro's Fall
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President Trump's America First foreign policy is delivering knockout blows to international criminal networks, as U.S. military forces successfully intercepted yet another sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker in the Indian Ocean - marking the seventh such victory since the fall of socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro.

The Pentagon announced that American forces boarded the illegal vessel after tracking it from the Caribbean in what officials described as a "coordinated effort to disrupt illicit Venezuelan oil shipments tied to the regime of former dictator Nicolás Maduro."

This latest success showcases exactly why patriots voted to put Trump back in the White House. While the Biden regime spent four years appeasing dictators and weakening American influence abroad, President Trump is once again projecting strength on the world stage and protecting American interests.

Trump's Results vs. Biden's Weakness

The contrast couldn't be clearer. Under Biden, international criminals operated with impunity while America's enemies laughed at our weakness. Now, with Trump back in command, smugglers and sanctioned regimes are learning the hard way that there are consequences for crossing the United States.

"This administration will not tolerate criminal networks that threaten global energy security and undermine international sanctions," a Pentagon spokesperson stated.

These maritime interdictions represent more than just law enforcement - they're a clear message to China, Iran, and other bad actors that the days of taking advantage of American weakness are over. Trump's decisive action is protecting both our national security and global energy markets from criminal manipulation.

Seven successful operations since Maduro's downfall prove that when America leads with strength, results follow. This is what winning looks like, folks.

How long before the mainstream media tries to spin Trump's successful anti-smuggling operations as somehow controversial? Patriots know the truth - this is exactly the kind of decisive leadership America needs on the world stage.

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Gary Franchi

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

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PatriotMike47Verifiedjust now
FINALLY! This is what real leadership looks like - taking action against these criminal regimes instead of just talking about it. Seven tankers seized is no joke!
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FreedomFirst2024Verifiedjust now
Exactly! Obama would have just sent them a strongly worded letter.
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AmericaFirst_AlwaysVerifiedjust now
🇺🇸 WINNING! 🇺🇸 Trump's team doesn't mess around when it comes to protecting American interests and fighting corruption.
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TexasRancherVerifiedjust now
I work in the oil industry and can tell you these smuggling operations have been going on for YEARS. About time someone cracked down hard on this corruption.
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EnergyExpertVerifiedjust now
Same here - the amount of dirty money flowing through these networks is staggering. Good to see some accountability finally.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedjust now
This is huge for energy independence! Question though - what happens to the oil once these tankers are seized? Does it go to helping legitimate markets?