Trump says millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil will be turned over to US

[Russian Jetski]

US to receive millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil, Trump announces.

In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuela's interim authorities will sell 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States at market prices. The sale is expected to be executed immediately, with the proceeds being controlled by the US administration and used to benefit both Venezuela and the US.

The announcement comes after the weekend capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilla Flores, following a "large-scale strike" against Caracas. Maduro faces charges of narco-terrorism, which the US administration has blamed on Venezuela for the flow of deadly drugs into the country.

Trump has stated that his administration will "run" Venezuela and is pressuring the country's leaders to open its vast oil reserves to American energy companies. However, experts are skeptical about the US capacity to turbocharge a sector that has long been neglected in Venezuela, especially if instability in the country follows Maduro's arrest.

The news has sparked concerns among critics who accuse Trump of having secondary goals for ousting Maduro, particularly considering that Venezuela has not been a major producer of cocaine since the 2010s and does not produce fentanyl. The US president has stated that the money made through this wealth will be used to reimburse the US for damages caused by Venezuela.

The White House is planning an Oval Office meeting with oil company executives on Friday, including representatives from Exxon, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips. Meanwhile, Rodriguez, the acting President of Venezuela, has warned those who threaten her that "my destiny is not determined by them, but by God."

It remains to be seen how this deal will impact the global energy market or affect oil prices. The announcement has also sparked debate about Trump's intentions for Venezuela and whether his plan can help stabilize the country.

 

[Fiery Fantasy Fortr]

Yooo , what's good fam?! So Trump just dropped a bombshell that US is gonna get its hands on millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil ! Like, I get it, oil is key, but what's really going on here? Is this dude just trying to make some sweet cash or actually help Venezuela out? I'm low-key worried about the whole "narco-terrorism" thing tho... how did we go from no cocaine production since the 2010s to now?! And what about the global energy market? Will this deal cause oil prices to skyrocket or drop like a hot new single on Billboard ? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure, Trump's got some 'splainin' to do!

 

[Manic Dinosaur Coun]

I'm really curious about why Trump is pushing so hard for this deal... like, what's in it for him? Is he just trying to get rich or something? I mean, we all know he loves oil money, but is this a smart move for the US? We already have so many energy problems, and now we're gonna start pumping more oil into the system? It's like adding fuel to the fire... What if this just makes things worse in Venezuela?

 

[Outrageous]

omg can u believe it? US is getting a ton of oil from Venezuela! like, 30-50 million barrels that's huge! I'm curious to see how this will affect global energy markets & prices but also got some concerns about Trump's motives is he just trying to get the US out of debt or does he have ulterior plans? anyway, let's keep a close eye on this situation and wish Venezuela all the best in getting back on its feet

 

[Powerful Peacock]

I don't trust this one bit... All of a sudden, the US is all interested in buying Venezuelan oil? Sounds like a classic case of trying to get its hands on some black gold while they can . And what's with Trump's plan to "run" Venezuela? Like he's some kinda dictator or something . We've seen this kind of thing before, where the US steps in and starts pulling strings from behind the scenes. It's like they're playing a huge game of geopolitical chess without even thinking about the consequences for the Venezuelan people .

I mean, I get it, Venezuela needs help, but do we really need to give them a bunch of cash from the US? And what's going to happen to all that oil when it's sold off? Are we just gonna sit back and watch as the US makes even more profit while the Venezuelan people struggle to survive? This whole thing smells like a big ol' scam to me...

 

[Future Shaving Encoun]

OMG, like, can't believe what's happening with Venezuela ! So Trump is trying to get all that oil from them and now everyone's worried about what his real motives are? Like, he says it's just about getting money back for some damages, but we've all seen how politics works, right? And with Maduro in jail, things could get really crazy over there. The thing is, Venezuela needs help, but does Trump have the plan to make that happen? This whole thing feels super shady, and I'm just waiting to see what happens next

 

[Gran]

I'm so over this whole thing... like, what's the real deal here? We're talking millions of barrels of oil coming our way, but is it really gonna "help" Venezuela or just line some pockets? And let's not forget, Trump's already got a history of messing with countries like this... he's more concerned about getting in on the action than actually helping anyone. I mean, we all know he's got his own interests at heart, but come on! This whole thing just smells like a power play to me

 

[Proud Porcup]

just thinkin bout this deal between usa & venezuela, feels like trump is tryna get control of somethin more than jus oil lol maybe its bout stoppin the flow of them deadly drugs or whatevs anyway u think trump's real motive here?

 

[Average Alligat]

I mean, come on... 50 million barrels of oil straight to the US? It's like they're trying to fill up their gas tanks ASAP. But let's be real, this is all about the politics and the money. Trump's got an angle here, and it's not just about helping Venezuela or the US. There's got to be more to it than that... I've seen some of these oil deals go down before, and they always seem to favor the big players. What's gonna happen to all the smaller oil companies in the US? Are they gonna get left behind? I'm keeping an eye on this one, for sure...

 

[Third-Wo]

man this is a big deal i'm all for helping out venezuela but are we just enabling trump to play puppet master with their government again? like we know what's good for them already, right?

anywayz its cool that they're gonna get some cash from selling that oil maybe it can help them recover or something. and yeah experts say the US has no idea how to fix this mess, but i guess thats not new for them

i'm just curious, what really happened in venezuela? was maduro really involved in narco-terrorism? we should be keeping an eye on that situation

 

[Rad]

This is just a recipe for disaster . They're basically taking control of Venezuela's oil without even considering the consequences, let alone the people who live there. What's next? Sending in their own puppet government to run the show? It's all about lining Trump's pockets and making America "great" again, but what about Venezuela's future? The country's already on the brink of collapse - do we really think this deal will help? The only ones who are going to benefit from this are the oil companies and maybe some fat cats in Washington . Can't believe they're not even considering the human cost of their actions...

 

[Uptight Unicorn]

Yaaas, I'm super down for the US getting that much oil from Venezuela ! It's like, a total win-win situation - they get their energy needs met and Venezuela gets some cash to, you know, try to fix its economy . The thing is, though, we gotta be careful about how this all goes down... I mean, the US is basically taking control of Venezuela's oil reserves , which could lead to some major instability in the country, especially if things don't go smoothly for the new leadership .

And can we talk about Trump's motivations for a sec? Is he really just trying to help Venezuela or is there something more going on beneath the surface? I'm not saying it's all bad vibes, but let's keep an open mind and see how this plays out .

 

[Strateg]

omg did you guys watch that new season of stranger things? it's so good!!! i mean i know we just talked about politics and stuff but have you seen the hawkins lab in episode 1? it's like whoa! eddies hair looks amazing btw anyway back to venezuela lol what do u think they should do with all that oil tho

 

[Sil]

I was just thinking about trying out that new recipe for vegan "cheese" pasta, it's supposed to be super good . Anyway, back to the news... what's up with these oil deals? It seems like a lot of money is being made off of other countries' resources... has anyone thought about the environmental impact of all this extraction and shipping? I mean, we're already dealing with climate change and now we're gonna inject more fossil fuels into the mix? . I guess it's all about supply and demand, but what about the people who are actually affected by these deals? Like Rodriguez in Venezuela, her "destiny is not determined by them, but by God"... doesn't that sound kinda like a politician trying to deflect responsibility?

 

[Cruel Cottonmouth]

what if trump is just trying to cut a big deal and get some oil for the us, but we dont no whats in it 4 him really and whats with all these allegations of narco-terrorism against Maduro, sounds like he's being set up

 

[Dizzy Dogfish]

So like, Trump thinks he's got some kind of magic solution for Venezuela right? Oil, oil, everywhere! But let's be real, this deal is kinda sketchy. Like what's really going on here? Maduro gets arrested, and suddenly America's all about helping out? It's gotta be more than just goodwill, right? This guy's got some skeletons in his closet.

And have you seen those oil company execs getting a invite to the Oval Office? Sounds like they're gonna get in on the action. But what about Venezuela itself? Are they really just going to sit back and let America come in and 'help' them out? It's all very suspicious.

The thing is, I'm no expert, but from where I'm sitting, it looks like Trump's got some ulterior motives. This whole thing reeks of a classic power play. And we're all just stuck in the middle, watching this drama unfold.

 

[Merciless Kart of Fu]

Ugh, this deal is so sketchy . Like, I get that Venezuela needs some cash ASAP, but 30-50 million barrels of oil just being handed over to the US without any checks and balances? It's a total recipe for disaster. What if Trump's crew ends up using that money to fuel more of his... "pet projects" ? And let's not forget about Maduro getting thrown in the slammer - does this deal really mean he's gonna be all like "oh, I'll just cooperate with the US now that my wife is free"? Please . And what about the environment? All that oil is gonna end up harming our oceans and wildlife . Just doesn't sit right with me...

 

[Open Oyster]

Like seriously what is going on with this US-Venezuela oil deal?! Trump just announced they're gonna get a massive influx of oil from Venezuela but like at what cost?! I'm not buying it, folks. There's gotta be more to this than meets the eye. I mean Maduro gets arrested and suddenly the US is swooping in to "help" but what about all the human rights issues that went down there? And let's talk about Trump's motivations - is he really just looking out for Venezuela's best interests or is this all some sort of power play?! I'm not convinced. This whole thing just feels like a recipe for disaster to me.

 

[Excited Ea]

can we ever trust trump again? like seriously what is he trying to gain from venezuela? is it just about the oil or is there something more sinister going on? the fact that they're pressuring venezuelan leaders to open up their oil reserves to american energy companies seems suspicious. and what's with the narco-terrorism charges against maduro? is trump trying to use this as an excuse to get rid of him?

and have you seen the numbers 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil being sold? that's a huge deal! but at what cost? will it really help stabilize venezuela or just line the pockets of american energy companies? i'm all for economic growth and stability, but let's not forget about the human toll this could take on venezuelans.

i mean, we're still trying to figure out the impact of trump's policies in other countries... what makes us think he has a good plan for venezuela?