Bombshell Announcement: Trump Declares U.S. Oil Giants Will Pour Billions Into Venezuela After Maduro’s Dramatic Capture
Trump Venezuela oil investment, US companies billions Venezuela, Maduro capture oil reserves, Trump Mar-a-Lago press conference, and Venezuela infrastructure rebuild have sent shockwaves through global markets as the president outlines ambitious energy plans.
President Donald Trump stunned the world Saturday, announcing that major U.S. oil companies will invest billions to revive Venezuela’s crumbling energy sector following the overnight capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump detailed the bold vision just hours after U.S. forces seized Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a large-scale military operation.
“We’re going to have our very large United States oil companies — the biggest anywhere in the world — go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure, the oil infrastructure, and start making money for the country,” Trump declared. He emphasized that companies would be reimbursed through oil revenues, adding the U.S. would temporarily “run” Venezuela to ensure a stable transition.
Trump framed the move as reclaiming what was “stolen” from America, noting U.S. firms historically built much of Venezuela’s industry before nationalizations under Hugo Chávez and Maduro. Venezuela boasts the world’s largest proven oil reserves — over 300 billion barrels — but production has plummeted to around 1 million barrels per day due to sanctions, mismanagement, and decaying pipelines over 50 years old.
Analysts warn revival could take years and tens of billions in investment, with uncertainties around security, post-Maduro governance, and company willingness. Reports indicate U.S. firms previously declined invitations to return amid risks. The American Petroleum Institute said it’s monitoring implications for global energy markets.
Critics, including some Democrats and international leaders, slammed the operation as imperialism aimed at seizing resources. Supporters hailed it as ending a narco-regime and boosting U.S. interests.
For American readers, this could mean long-term lower gas prices from increased global supply, job growth in energy sectors, and geopolitical shifts. Short-term, oil markets may see volatility, though futures don’t trade weekends. It spotlights Trump’s aggressive foreign policy, potentially reshaping alliances and energy independence debates.
As Trump Venezuela oil investment, US companies billions Venezuela, Maduro capture oil reserves, Trump Mar-a-Lago press conference, and Venezuela infrastructure rebuild dominate headlines, eyes turn to implementation and market reactions.
By Mark Smith
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