US EditionRepublican Says US "About to Go in" to Venezuela, with Oil a Key Reason
Rep. Salazar cited oil profits as a key reason for US intervention amid widespread public opposition to military action, with 70% of Americans against it, CBS News/YouGov found.
- Republican U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar told Fox Business on Monday that `we're about to go in`, framing imminent U.S. intervention in Venezuela as beneficial to the American economy.
- Citing economic, security and political motives, Salazar said the three reasons are aiding American oil companies, countering terrorism, and ousting Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan president.
- Salazar said `Venezuela, for the American oil companies, will be a field day` as firms could repair oil rigs and tap Venezuelan oil reserves larger than Saudi Arabia's.
- The U.S. State Department announced it intends to designate Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization effective November 24, 2025, enabling expanded sanctions amid ongoing U.S. military actions.
- After journalist Aaron Rupar highlighted the clip, critics including Justice Democrats condemned Salazar's remarks, and a CBS News/YouGov poll found 70% of Americans oppose U.S. military action.
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