Trump says "we have the oil now" when asked about Venezuela and Maduro
September 13, 2026 | President Donald Trump, U.S. Presidents
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Reporters raised the capture of Nicolás Maduro and recent Venezuela developments. President Donald Trump said he has been speaking on Venezuela, described the capture as "a great capture" when referenced by reporters, and said, "I may be" meeting in New York with Desi Rodriguez to discuss oil. He also stated, "we have the oil now," without providing operational details or legal context.
The gaggle did not produce documentation or further explanation about U.S. access to Venezuelan oil or the legal basis for any such control; the president’s comments were presented as his own summary of the situation during the exchange.
The gaggle did not produce documentation or further explanation about U.S. access to Venezuelan oil or the legal basis for any such control; the president’s comments were presented as his own summary of the situation during the exchange.
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