Anthony Esposito, founder and CEO of Ascalon VI Capital, appeared on The Pulse to discuss U.S. policy toward Venezuela following the reported removal of Nicolás Maduro and the potential reopening of Venezuela’s oil sector to American companies. He strongly pushed back on critics who argue that U.S. involvement is solely about benefiting wealthy interests, arguing instead that the strategy serves multiple objectives.
Esposito said the move aligns with U.S. energy security, economic interests, and geopolitical strategy. He emphasized that American companies previously invested heavily in Venezuelan oil infrastructure, which he claims was seized under Maduro’s regime. Re-engaging, he argued, would allow the U.S. to access the world’s largest proven oil reserves while preventing adversarial nations like China, Iran, and Russia from expanding influence in the Western Hemisphere.
He also framed the policy as beneficial to the Venezuelan people, describing it as a “generational” opportunity to rebuild the country’s economy and restore prosperity lost under socialism and corruption. Esposito noted that while job creation could begin within months as infrastructure is rebuilt, meaningful oil production would likely take two to three years.
Throughout the segment, Esposito supported the Trump administration’s approach as consistent with “America First” principles, the Monroe Doctrine, and long-term hemispheric stability, arguing that U.S.-led investment is preferable to foreign adversaries controlling Venezuela’s energy resources.
