TRUMP DEFENDS U.S. ROLE IN VENEZUELAN OIL, SAYS MILITARY ACTION SECURED AMERICAN INTERESTS
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States is generating substantial revenue from Venezuela’s oil resources, arguing that Washington has earned that right through its military actions.
Speaking on the issue, Trump said, “We make a lot of money from Venezuela’s oil. We have every right to it. We went to war for one day, and we didn’t suffer any losses.”
The remarks appear to link U.S. strategic and military involvement to broader American economic interests in Venezuela’s energy sector. However, Trump did not provide additional details on the mechanism through which the United States is allegedly profiting from Venezuelan oil.
His comments are likely to draw international attention and could prompt criticism from governments and analysts who oppose foreign involvement in Venezuela’s natural resources.
The statement comes amid continued geopolitical tensions over energy security and the role of major powers in global oil markets, with Venezuela’s vast petroleum reserves remaining a key strategic asset in the Western Hemisphere.