Trump Calls US-Venezuela Ties a 'Conquest', Claims 50% of World Oil

At a Lincoln Memorial event, Trump framed US-Venezuela relations as a 'conquest' and asserted the two countries account for nearly half of global oil output, a claim that overstates Venezuela's current production. The rhetoric signals a potential shift toward closer energy ties with Caracas, though no policy change is confirmed.

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