Politics
Trump Calls for Venezuela to Join U.S.
President Trump renewed calls for Venezuela to become the 51st state, citing its oil exports. The move is seen as part of his broader strategy to influence South American politics and energy markets.
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The Hill
President Trump renewed calls for Venezuela to be the 51st U.S. state after touting the barrels of oil coming from the South American country. "It will become a prosperous country, and who knows? Maybe someday soon, it will become a prosperous 51st state," Trump said of Venezuela. "That's possible.
2026-10-27 20:28 UTC