Latest Translation Thursday, December 18, 2025

President Trump Labels Venezuela's Government 'Terrorists' and Blocks Oil Ships

President Trump labeled Venezuela's government a 'terrorist organization,' citing asset theft and illicit activities, then imposed a full oil blockade.

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🧩 Simple Version

President Trump said Venezuela's government is a big bully! He put them on a special "naughty list" called a 'terrorist organization.' This means he thinks they do very bad stuff.

So, no oil ships can go in or out of Venezuela now. It's like a giant stop sign on their main oil road! Plus, big navy boats are watching them, demanding they return anything taken from the U.S.A.

🚨 How Fox Would Spin It

"BREAKING! Trump CRACKS DOWN on EVIL Socialists! Our brave President is PROTECTING America from THIEVES and DRUG LORDS! He's showing those COMMUNISTS who's BOSS!"

Fox News would make it sound super scary, like only Trump can save us from the "Maduro TERRORIST REGIME" that's "STEALING from YOU!"

🌿 DeFoxed Reality Check

What actually happened: President Trump's government officially labeled Venezuela's government, led by Nicolás Maduro, a "foreign terrorist organization" (Source: U.S. State Department).

The U.S. claims Venezuela has been doing bad things: taking American property (like 'theft of assets'), plus involvement in drug running and human trafficking (Source: U.S. Officials).

Trump then ordered a blockade on oil ships to pressure Venezuela. Oil is huge for their money. Navy ships are nearby to enforce demands for seized assets.

💡 Why This Matters

When countries fight like this, it can make life harder for people in Venezuela, leading to more shortages.

It also changes how other countries interact with both Venezuela and the U.S., creating a big ripple effect globally.

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