Camilla Jessen
Fox News piece ties Venezuela moves to Ukraine war.
A recent Truth Social repost from President Donald Trump has thrust a Fox News opinion piece into the political spotlight.
The article argues that Trump’s escalating pressure on Venezuela is part of a broader strategy aimed squarely at Vladimir Putin.
This claim has has stirred fresh discussion about Washington’s posture toward Moscow and the war in Ukraine.
Strategy behind Venezuela
In the Fox News commentary, writer David Marcus frames Trump’s posture toward Caracas as more than a crackdown on drug cartels. He argues the moves are designed to expose Russia’s inability to shield its allies while its military is bogged down in Ukraine.
“One by one, Trump has demonstrated that, in the face of American power, Putin cannot protect his dubious global friends,” Marcus writes.
He notes that Venezuela, like Iran and previously Syria, has long operated as a Russian client.
By targeting the Maduro regime, Marcus claims, the U.S. is sending a clear message to Moscow about the risks of prolonging the conflict in Ukraine.
Pressure on Putin
The article contends that undermining Russia’s partnerships erodes Putin’s global influence: “While Putin is killing Ukrainians… Trump is weakening Russia’s global power.”
Marcus references Russian aircraft recently spotted in Venezuela and speculates whether they are delivering supplies or preparing an exit path for Nicolás Maduro, similar to Bashar al-Assad’s relocation.
Comparing the two fronts, Marcus asserts that U.S. pressure in the Americas contrasts sharply with Russia’s costly military campaign.
“We could remove Maduro tomorrow, and Putin could do absolutely nothing about it,” he writes.
Broader geopolitical framing
Marcus links Trump’s position to the administration’s new National Security Strategy, which emphasizes renewed focus on the Western Hemisphere.
According to the article, this does not signal retreat from global affairs but reflects a recalibrated approach: avoid direct great-power conflict while constraining adversaries by isolating their partners.
The piece concludes that Trump’s actions force Moscow into a difficult choice: Continue the war in Ukraine or preserve its international standing.
Sources: Fox News; Truth Social
