Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Rubio Discusses Venezuela and US Policy
Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, said it's too early to talk about elections in Venezuela.
He wants to focus on fixing the problems there first, especially making sure that countries like China, Russia, and Iran don't control Venezuela's oil.
He said the US won't allow these countries to use Venezuela as a base for their activities.
Some experts, like Evan A Feigenbaum, think the US is being hypocritical because if China said the same thing about Asia, the US would reject it.
They argue that countries should have the freedom to choose their own allies.
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, says discussions about Venezuela elections are premature.
The US wants to prevent adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran from controlling Venezuelan oil.
Rubio mentioned this on NBC's 'Meet the Press' and criticized experts for comparing Venezuela to Middle Eastern countries.
Evan A Feigenbaum, an Asia expert, argues that the US would reject similar actions by China in Asia, highlighting hypocrisy in US foreign policy.
The US is involved in Venezuela to ensure regional stability and prevent mass migration events.
- Who
- Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, and Evan A Feigenbaum, Asia expert
- What
- Discussion on US policy towards Venezuela and criticism of US foreign policy
- When
- After Nicolas Maduro's ouster
- Where
- United States and Asia
- Why
- To prevent adversaries from controlling Venezuelan oil and to address regional stability
US Perspective
Critics' Perspective
US Involvement in Venezuela
US Perspective
The US is involved in Venezuela to prevent adversaries from controlling the oil industry and to ensure regional stability.
Critics' Perspective
The US is being hypocritical and inconsistent in its foreign policy, as it would reject similar actions by China in Asia.
- Person
- Marco Rubio
- Role
- US Secretary of State
- Topic
- Venezuela and US Policy
- Event
- Nicolas Maduro's Ouster
- Focus
- Preventing Adversaries from Controlling Venezuelan Oil
- Timing
- Premature to discuss elections
- Source
- NBC's 'Meet the Press'
- Critic
- Evan A Feigenbaum
- Criticism
- US Hypocrisy in Foreign Policy
Sources
"Premature At This Point": Marco Rubio On Venezuela Elections
A Cuban descendant is Trump’s Man Friday for his Venezuela goal — and there’s a reason for it
‘China could say the same thing in Asia’: Expert on Rubio’s ‘won’t allow rivals in Western Hemisphere’ remark
Venezuela’s Trump-shaped power vacuum
A third of Americans support US strike on Venezuela, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds