美媒：万斯承认石油是美国对委内瑞拉展开军事行动的理由之一

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. military action against Venezuela is framed as a "drug operation," but analysts suggest the underlying motive is Venezuela's oil reserves, which U.S. officials have acknowledged as a reason for the military intervention [1][3][4]. Group 1: Military Action and Justifications - The U.S. military conducted a strike on Venezuela, capturing President Maduro and his wife, with the operation being labeled as a "drug operation" [1]. - U.S. Vice President Pence admitted that oil is one of the reasons for the military action against Venezuela, highlighting the country's past confiscation of U.S. oil assets [3]. - Pence's statement aimed to clarify criticisms regarding the military action, emphasizing that cocaine trafficking is a significant issue linked to Venezuela [3]. Group 2: Public and Political Reactions - The military action has faced strong criticism within U.S. public opinion, with many questioning the motives behind the intervention [3]. - President Trump emphasized the potential for the U.S. to gain "huge wealth" from Venezuela's oil reserves during a press conference, mentioning "oil" 26 times compared to fewer mentions of "drugs" [4]. - Social media reactions included skepticism about the U.S. government's motives, with users suggesting that the focus on oil rather than drug trafficking reveals imperialistic intentions [5].