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Trump Says Venezuela Talks 'Working Out Well' Amid Oil Deal

US President Donald Trump stated that relations with Venezuela's new leadership are progressing positively. He confirmed Venezuela asked the US to accept a 50-million-barrel oil shipment worth over $4 billion, which is now en route. Trump announced plans to meet with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and opposition figure Maria Corina Machado. He also criticized ExxonMobil's approach while assuring energy firms of safety and credited his administration for the improved diplomatic climate.

Key Points: Trump on Venezuela: Talks 'Working Out Well', Oil Deal Secured

  • Trump cites improving US-Venezuela ties
  • $4.2 billion oil shipment en route to US
  • Plans to meet Venezuelan VP and opposition leader
  • Criticizes ExxonMobil's response
  • US military to enforce distance from Cuba
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Trump says Venezuela talks 'working out well'

President Trump says US-Venezuela relations are improving, citing a major oil shipment and planned diplomatic meetings with Venezuelan officials.

"Venezuela is really working out well. We're working along really well with the leadership - Donald Trump"

Washington, Jan 12

US President Donald Trump said the United States is "working along really well" with Venezuela's leadership, pointing to oil shipments and ongoing diplomatic engagement as signs of improving ties.

"Venezuela is really working out well. We're working along really well with the leadership, and we'll see how it all works out," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked about the relationship with the new leadership in Caracas after the US raid that deposed Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's leader.

Trump disclosed that Venezuela had asked the US to accept a major oil shipment. "She asked us, can we take 50 million barrels of oil? And I said, yes we can," he said. "It's $4 billion, $4.2 billion, and it's on its way right now to the United States."

Asked whether he planned to meet Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, Trump said, "At some point I'll meet. Yeah, she's been very good."

He also suggested an upcoming meeting with opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. "I hear Tuesday or Wednesday. I look forward to that," he said.

Trump said oil companies had shown strong interest in Venezuela, though he criticized ExxonMobil. "I didn't like Exxon's response," he said. "They're playing too cute."

On assurances to energy firms, Trump said, "Guarantees that they're gonna be safe, that there's gonna be no problem, and there will be. There's not gonna be a problem."

He attributed past difficulties to previous US leadership. "They had problems in the past because they didn't have Trump as a president," he said.

Trump also referenced broader regional diplomacy, including talks with Cuba, but did not provide details. "You're gonna find out pretty soon," he said.

Earlier in a social media post, Trump said "no more oil or money" would be going to Cuba from Venezuela, and that the United States military would be involved in enforcing distance between the two countries.

"Venezuela doesn't need protection anymore from the thugs and extortionists who held them hostage for so many years," he wrote. "Venezuela now has the United States of America, the most powerful military in the World (by far!), to protect them, and protect them we will," Trump said.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The tone is so transactional. "It's $4 billion, and it's on its way." It reduces a nation's crisis to a business deal. While stability is needed, the approach lacks the diplomatic finesse one would hope for from a world leader.
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Priyanka N
"They had problems in the past because they didn't have Trump as a president." Seriously? 😂 The self-praise is next level. Hope the Venezuelan people actually benefit from this and it's not just about oil contracts for American companies.
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Aditya G
The mention of cutting off oil to Cuba is a big move. It shows the US is willing to use economic levers to reshape alliances in its backyard. India has to navigate these shifting global dynamics carefully, especially with our own energy needs.
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Michael C
Promising military protection to a new government sets a huge precedent. It's essentially declaring a sphere of influence. Nations everywhere, including in our region, will be watching this model closely. The principle of non-interference feels increasingly fragile.
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Kavya N
The focus should be on the Venezuelan people's welfare, not just oil and blaming previous administrations. Hope the engagement leads to real humanitarian relief and political stability for them. The world doesn't need more flashpoints.

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