Michael J. Scott's Newsletter-A Professor Mike Publication

Michael J. Scott's Newsletter-A Professor Mike Publication

The Real Target In Venezuela Isn't Drugs–It's Oil and Trump Wants It

The cost of Trump’s aggression could be catastrophic—for all of us.

Professor Mike's avatar
Professor Mike
Sep 15, 2025
∙ Paid

In a time of political instability and global uncertainty, the last thing the world needs is a war manufactured for oil and optics. But that may be precisely what we’re witnessing as U.S. forces mass near Venezuela’s coast under a flimsy banner of counternarcotics. The Trump administration’s actions look less like policy—and more like provocation.

Over t…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Professor Mike.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Michael Scott · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture