Trump Claims U.S. Has Sold Over $13 Billion Worth of Venezuelan Oil
President Donald Trump stated that the United States has sold more than $13 billion worth of Venezuelan oil since taking control of its energy exports following the removal of former President Nicolas Maduro in January 2026. The comment came during a press briefing on Air Force One as he traveled to Michigan, where he planned to visit a General Motors facility. Trump was responding to an estimate by Financial Times that his administration had collected around $13 billion from oil sales this year. He suggested the actual amount might be higher and claimed it has already covered the costs of military actions in the region. The statement highlights ongoing U.S. involvement in Venezuela's energy sector, which remains a contentious issue on both domestic and international levels.
Topics: oil exports Trump administration U.S.-Venezuela relations Venezuela