Trump Long Wanted to ‘Take the Oil.’ He Says He’ll Do It in Venezuela.
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In January 2026, President Trump stated his intention to exploit Venezuela's vast oil reserves following the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro. Trump indicated that the aggressive U.S. actions were necessary to curb drugs and migration from that country. He claimed American companies would benefit, with profits also reimbursing the U.S. for damages caused by Venezuela. Trump suggested the country's oil wealth was a key factor in his decision to attack, and pledged that the United States would "run" Venezuela for the foreseeable future. While Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserves, analysts caution that significantly increasing production could be a lengthy and expensive process.
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