Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last for Years

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by David E. Sanger, Tyler Pager, Katie Rogers and Zolan Kanno-YoungsJanuary 8, 2026 at 11:23 AM

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In a New York Times interview on January 8, 2026, President Trump stated that the U.S. oversight of Venezuela, including oil extraction, could last for years. He indicated the U.S. would rebuild Venezuela profitably, using and taking its oil to lower prices and provide the country with needed funds. These remarks followed administration officials announcing plans to control Venezuela's oil sales indefinitely. While Republicans largely support the administration's actions, Democrats have expressed concerns about a potentially lengthy intervention without clear legal justification. Trump did not specify a timeline for the U.S. role in Venezuela, suggesting it would be "much longer" than a few months.

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venezuela 100% u.s. oversight 90% oil extraction 80% international intervention 70% interim government 60% political overlord 50% military action 50% nicolás maduro 40% foreign policy 40%

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