URGENT UPDATE: Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin has been revealed to have purchased significant shares in Chevron Corporation and RTX Corporation just days before the United States executed a high-stakes operation targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Financial filings reviewed by Quiver Quantitative show that on December 29, 2025, Mullin bought shares valued between $15,001 and $50,000 in each company.
The operation culminated on January 3, 2026, when U.S. authorities successfully captured Maduro as part of an intensifying campaign against the Venezuelan government. The public disclosure of Mullin’s stock transactions occurred on January 16, 2026.
Mullin, who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, plays a crucial role in overseeing U.S. military policy and national security. Chevron’s interests are directly affected by U.S. sanctions and licensing related to Venezuela, while RTX, a prominent defense contractor, relies heavily on U.S. military procurement. Following Mullin’s purchases, Chevron shares have surged approximately 10.1%, and RTX shares have increased by 9.5%, outperforming a relatively stagnant S&P 500 index during the same period.
In December, Mullin vocally supported the Trump administration’s escalating actions against the Venezuelan regime, asserting that no U.S. ground troops would be deployed. He stated, “He’s made it very clear we’re not going to put troops into Venezuela,” in an interview on CNN’s State of the Union, emphasizing a focus on maritime and aerial enforcement to protect U.S. shores.
Mullin further backed the administration’s military strikes against vessels accused of drug trafficking in the Caribbean, downplaying legal concerns. “Why do we care if we take them out in international waters?” he remarked during the interview.
This news raises important questions about the intersection of politics and financial investments, particularly as U.S. actions against foreign leaders intensify. As developments unfold, attention remains on the implications for U.S.-Venezuela relations and the potential impact on American investors.
Stay tuned for more updates as this situation evolves.
