[Regime Shift]
The Puppet & The Prize: Why Trump Preferred Delcy over Machado
The shocking reality of Operation Absolute Resolve is finally surfacing. While the world celebrated the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the real “shock” is who Trump has chosen to run the country. Despite her Nobel Peace Prize and years of opposition, María Corina Machado has been sidelined.
Trump’s blunt assessment: “She’s a very nice woman, but she doesn’t have the respect within the country.” Instead, the US is propping up Delcy Rodríguez, the regime’s vice president, as the interim leader. Trump has openly called her “formidable.”
Oil for Order
The narrative is clear: This isn’t about democracy; it’s about stability and oil. Rodríguez has already ordered the military to recognize her presidency, ensuring the “men with the guns” stay in place. Meanwhile, Trump has promised that US oil giants will move in to “fix” the infrastructure and start making “billions.”
“It means we’re in charge. Don’t ask me who’s in charge, because I’ll give you an answer that’s very controversial.” — Donald Trump, Jan 2026.
Is Venezuela becoming a de facto US protectorate? Critics say Trump just traded one dictator for a “technocrat” who can sign the contracts he wants.
The truth hurts. The shock remains. Shocktrail.com
