Trump Long Wanted to ‘Take the Oil.’ He Says He’ll Do It in Venezuela.
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- Former President Trump expressed a long-standing interest in Venezuela's oil reserves, suggesting that U.S. control over the country would secure access to its vast oil wealth.
- In a recent speech, Trump confirmed his intention to pursue aggressive actions against Venezuela, linking the predawn attack and capture of Nicolás Maduro to the goal of accessing and profiting from Venezuelan oil.
- Trump indicated that American companies would benefit from tapping Venezuela’s oil, with proceeds also intended to compensate the U.S. for alleged damages caused by Venezuela.
- Analysts caution that significantly increasing Venezuela’s oil production would require substantial investment and time, raising questions about the feasibility of Trump's plans.
- The Trump administration’s focus on oil appears to be a primary motivator behind
