President Donald Trump is framing actions against Venezuela as part of a campaign against drug trafficking, focusing on narco ships, cartels, and cross-border threats. While this narrative is used to justify the measures to the public and legal authorities, the real motivations extend beyond drugs. The underlying conflict centers on control over energy resources, technological influence, and broader global power dynamics. This approach signals a strategic effort to target Venezuela's vital oil sector under the guise of combating narcotics.