American forces delivered another crushing blow to international oil smugglers early Friday morning when the U.S. Coast Guard boarded and seized the Motor Tanker Olina, a sanctioned vessel carrying embargoed Venezuelan oil, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced.
The Coast Guard took control of the tanker without incident after it attempted to evade the United States blockade following its departure from Venezuela. This marks yet another victory for the Trump administration's America First energy policy and commitment to enforcing sanctions against rogue regimes.
Russian Threats Escalate
The seizure has sparked explosive reactions from Moscow, with Russian lawmakers calling for military retaliation against American forces. Social media reports indicate Russian submarines actually surfaced near the Coast Guard ships during the operation, creating a tense standoff on the high seas.
"We need to attack with torpedoes, sink a couple of American boats," a Russian lawmaker declared, according to reports circulating on social media platforms.
One Twitter user noted the gravity of the situation: "Russian submarines shadowing the boat surfaced around the US coast guard ships. Calls in Russian Government to sink US coastguard ships in response. How will this end?"
Secretary Noem emphasized that "the world's criminals are on notice" that the Trump administration won't tolerate sanctions evasion or illegal oil trafficking that undermines American energy dominance.
Trump's Blockade Strategy Working
This latest seizure proves President Trump's tough stance on Venezuela and its criminal partners is paying dividends. By choking off illegal oil revenues, the administration is directly targeting the corrupt Maduro regime and its Russian enablers who have been bleeding American taxpayers dry for years.
The successful operation demonstrates American naval supremacy and sends a clear message to Putin and other adversaries: try to circumvent U.S. sanctions at your own peril. Patriots should be proud that our Coast Guard continues to defend American interests while the world's thugs can only make empty threats from the sidelines.
How far will Russia escalate its rhetoric as Trump continues dismantling their illicit revenue streams?