Sword-Wielding Maduro Vows to ‘Smash the Teeth’ of US After Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker

Tom Durante Dec 12th, 2025, 9:42 am

Sword-wielding Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro tore into the U.S. during remarks to supporters this week, vowing to “smash the teeth of the North American empire” while singing and dancing on stage.

The striking remarks this week came on the heels of the U.S. military seizing a Venezuelan oil vessel off the coast of the South American country, and President Donald Trump’s comment that Uncle Sam might be keeping the oil .

Brandishing the sword of Simón Bolívar during a fiery speech on Wednesday, Maduro sang a rendition of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” danced, and urged Venezuelans to fight back.

“In these times, things have to be different, but

See Full Page