President Trump envisions a US-driven renaissance for Venezuelan oil, sharing upbeat assessments from the Oval Office. The effort, he said, is advancing brilliantly, with exports on the horizon thanks to tight-knit international teamwork led by Washington.
‘We’re calling on world countries—they’ll start buying,’ Trump affirmed. ‘America leads, and it’s performing outstandingly.’ Venezuela’s premier reserves offer huge potential, stifled lately by fiscal meltdown, rundown assets, and penalties.
Amid chats on Iran, Ukraine, and internal affairs, Trump hailed it as a pivotal win for better times. Vague on nations involved, rates, or schedules, the plan stirs buzz.
US politics heats up concurrently. Democrats on the House Oversight panel, chaired by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), summoned Vitol and Trafigura for explanations on a $500 million Venezuelan oil pact. Records show Vitol’s John Addison funneled $6 million to Trump’s bid, sparking ethics concerns.
‘Veiled Trump-era oil pacts in Venezuela are surfacing, prompting Oversight Democrats’ queries,’ Garcia stated. He charged the president with office abuse for gain, public deception, and Venezuelan profiteering.
Garcia invoked Trump’s solo directive for troops to nab Maduro, then White House summons to energy players promising oil windfalls. Investigators probe prior warnings and fund handling.
Trump’s proactive stance meets partisan pushback, framing a high-stakes saga of energy, empire, and accountability.