U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday addressed the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela, saying the Coast Guard–led operation was carried out in coordination with the Departments of Defense and Justice, as well as the FBI. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: President Donald Trump said the U.S. Coast Guard seized a large oil tanker off Venezuela in a move tied to his administration’s pressure campaign against the Maduro government.
Key Points:
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Coast Guard-led operation was carried out with help from the Defense Department, Justice Department, and FBI.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi said the tanker was used to move oil from Venezuela and Iran and had long been under U.S. sanctions.
- U.S. officials said Coast Guard members boarded the ship from helicopters; a federal law enforcement official identified it as the Skipper, also known as the Adisa.
- Venezuela called the seizure theft and piracy, while oil prices rose as news of the operation spread.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Oil prices may rise if the seizure and wider US-Venezuela tensions disrupt supply, which can raise gas and shipping costs for households and small businesses.
Positive Impact
The Coast Guard-led seizure may cut off oil tied to sanctions evasion and drug-linked networks, which could support US security efforts.
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Central actor who announced and commented on the tanker seizure, making the operation a main focus of the.
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