Trump Appears Open to U.S. Military Base in Venezuela, South America
Trump said the U.S. is taking Venezuelan oil to fill strategic reserves and that he may back a military base in South America.
- President Donald Trump expressed openness on Thursday to establishing an American military base in Venezuela or elsewhere in South America, aiming to strengthen regional ties.
- Following the arrest of former dictator Nicolas Maduro, America has pursued closer ties to secure oil market access and counter adversarial influence from China, Russia, and Iran.
- Trump stated America is "taking a lot of oil" from Venezuela, noting plans to fill national strategic reserves while the countries enjoy a "great relationship" and significant revenue.
- War Pete Hegseth announced the Department will build a new base in America for the first time in 40 years, following agreements to construct two bases in Greenland.
- Trump traveled to Texas and Oklahoma on Thursday to thank Republican supporters a month before the midterm elections, while commenting on GOP convention success and future endorsements.
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Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ opening US military base in Venezuela
President Donald Trump is open to the prospect of a U.S. military base in Venezuela or somewhere else in South America. “We’re looking at doing a lot of things,” Trump told reporters on Thursday. “We’re getting along very well, as you know, and Venezuela has been a great situation. The people are happy, and I’m […]
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Trump did not rule out the possibility of creating a US military base in Venezuela:
Trump did not rule out the possibility of creating a US military base in Venezuela:"We get a lot of oil, and our relations are excellent. Venezuela gets a lot of money, just like us. We will start replenishing our strategic reserve with Venezuelan oil...
Trump says he's 'looking at' opening US military base in Venezuela
President Donald Trump is open to the prospect of a U.S. military base in Venezuela or somewhere else in South America. “We’re looking at doing a lot of things,” Trump told reporters on Thursday. “We’re getting along very well, as you know, and Venezuela has been a great situation. The people are happy, and I’m […]
Redacción (ALN) .- The president of the United States, Donald Trump, was consulted this Thursday on the possibility of building a military base in Venezuela. Earlier this, the president indicated that «we are considering doing many things.» In that sense, he pointed out that he is «having very well» with the government of Delcy Rodríguez. «As you know, Venezuela [...] La entrada What Trump responded when he was asked if he plans a military base …
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