Washington: US President Donald Trump praised the US-led initiative concerning Venezuela, stating that the process is progressing well and oil exports from Venezuela are expected to resume soon. This arrangement has been developed with Washington’s support.
Speaking to the media from the Oval Office, Trump said, “The leadership on the Venezuela situation is doing a very good job. We are coordinating well with all involved parties.”
He added that many countries around the world would soon begin purchasing Venezuelan oil, with the United States playing a key role in this effort.
Trump remarked, “We are inviting countries globally. They will start taking the oil. We will lead this entire plan, and so far it is working very well.” However, he did not specify which countries would be involved, the pricing details, or the exact timeline for the export restart.
The comments came during a broad meeting where issues such as Iran, Ukraine, and US domestic policies were also discussed. Trump described his efforts related to Venezuela as a major success and expressed confidence that the situation would improve.
It is worth noting that Venezuela holds one of the world’s largest proven oil reserves, but its oil production capacity has sharply declined over the past decade due to economic crisis, deteriorating infrastructure, and international sanctions.
Meanwhile, political activity has intensified in the US. Democratic members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have sought answers from oil trading companies Vitol and Trafigura. Senior Democrat Representative Robert Garcia from California raised questions about their roles in a preliminary Venezuelan oil deal reportedly worth around $500 million.
Garcia’s letter pointed out that these companies could gain substantial profits from the deal. He also claimed that according to financial records, Vitol’s senior trader John Edison had previously donated nearly $6 million to Trump’s election campaign, raising concerns about possible conflicts of interest.
Garcia said, “Suspected business deals connected to Trump’s administration and Venezuelan oil are emerging, and Oversight Democrats have many questions.”
He alleged that Trump was using his position for personal benefit while misleading the American public and exploiting Venezuela.
The letter further noted that after Trump ordered a unilateral mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the administration made clear its intent to control Venezuela’s oil industry and revenue.
According to Garcia, the White House then invited drilling and trading companies to present lucrative opportunities related to Venezuelan oil. The committee now wants to know if these companies had prior knowledge of the military action and how the oil revenues are being managed.
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