There are two paths a nation can take on the world stage. One is the path of apology and appeasement—a strategy that rewards enemies, confuses allies, and broadcasts weakness to those who pay attention. For years, leaders watched America’s managed decline, hoping that if they were merely nice enough, the world’s aggressors would leave them alone.
The other path is American resolve. It is guided by the timeless principle of “peace through strength,” where clarity and decisive action speak louder than words. This approach recognizes that evil does not respond to letters or promises; it yields only to a credible and unwavering display of force. A recent event has starkly revealed this choice, exposing both the power of American resolve and the erratic reactions of those accustomed to our weakness.
“The untold story here,” said Rubio, “is how, in essence—someone mentioned that Cubans have colonized Venezuela from a security standpoint. Maduro was guarded by Cuban bodyguards, not Venezuelan ones.”
Why has this revelation suddenly dominated headlines? Because President Donald Trump authorized a swift operation that captured Venezuela’s dictator Nicolás Maduro—a move the American Left cannot accept. Instead of celebrating bold leadership, they rage against the action, as if victory for America under President Trump were an unforgivable betrayal of their ideology.
While patriotic Americans cheered the removal of a leader facing federal charges for “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies,” liberal critics immediately condemned the administration’s actions. This reflexive anti-American outrage has not gone unnoticed. But instead of retreating, the Trump administration reinforced its stance—doubling down on its commitment to address the root causes of instability.
For decades, Cuban authorities have been identified as central actors in regional turmoil, with Venezuelan intelligence services and Maduro’s security forces reportedly dominated by Cuban personnel. The Havana regime did not merely support Maduro; it controlled him while exploiting his nation’s resources amid severe domestic hardship.
This is the core of communist influence in the Western Hemisphere—a corrupt cabal in Cuba pulling strings across borders. President Trump described Cuba as “a very badly failing nation” and stated, “We want to help the people.” This language reflects a leader focused on solving problems rather than aggression.
Following Maduro’s capture, Secretary of State Rubio issued an unambiguous warning to Havana: “If I lived in Havana and was part of the government, I would be concerned—at least a little bit.” His statement signals that the era of allowing a hostile communist dictatorship to operate just 90 miles from American shores has ended.
The choice has always been clear: weakness invites aggression, while strength guarantees peace. For too long, America’s leaders chose weakness, letting communist influence fester in their own backyard. Now, with decisive action, the path forward is evident.
