US President Donald Trump, in his statements regarding Venezuela, expressed that he is "seriously" considering that the country could become the "51st state" and that a state governor could be appointed there. Trump once again drew attention to Venezuela's approximately "40 trillion dollars" worth of oil reserves, emphasizing that these resources are of strategic importance for the US economy.
US President Donald Trump shared his views on Venezuela with the New York Times. Trump stated that the country's becoming the 51st state by joining the US is a "serious possibility." Trump drew attention with his words: "Venezuela could be the 51st state of the US and I will appoint a governor to run it."
40 TRILLION DOLLAR OIL RESERVES
Trump once again pointed out the importance of Venezuela's "40 trillion dollars" oil reserves, stating that the country's energy resources are of great value to the US.
HE ALSO MADE SIMILAR STATEMENTS IN FEBRUARY
The US President's rhetoric in this direction had come to the agenda before. In a speech in Washington DC in February, Trump made similar assessments regarding Greenland, Canada, and Venezuela, saying: "We will not invade Greenland. We will buy it. I never had the intention to make Greenland the 51st state. I want to make Canada the 51st state. Greenland could be the 52nd, and Venezuela the 53rd state."
EMPHASIS ON 'GOOD RELATIONS'
After Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was kidnapped from his home in Caracas on January 2 and taken to the US, a new diplomatic process has emerged between Washington and Caracas. It is reported that contacts continue with Interim President Delcy Rodríguez during the Trump administration, and both sides occasionally emphasize "good relations."
