"President Trump continues to suggest that the U.S. will have a lengthy and active role in Venezuela after capturing the ousted president Nicolas Maduro. Trump has proposed several plans for Venezuela's future government and economy. In those proposals, U.S. companies are expected to play a key role. Trump and his aides are unclear about the future of Venezuela, NPR's Franco Ordonez tells Up First."
"Last night, Trump posted on social media that Venezuela will turn over between 30 million and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the U.S. While seizing current oil production is one thing, overhauling Venezuela's oil industry requires a far greater effort. Here's why. While meeting with House Republicans yesterday, Trump attempted to offer his party a roadmap to victory in this year's midterm elections."
President Trump suggests the U.S. will maintain a lengthy and active role in Venezuela after capturing the ousted president Nicolas Maduro. He has proposed several plans for Venezuela's future government and economy that envision prominent roles for U.S. companies. Trump and his aides remain unclear about long-term governance, with Stephen Miller identified as a key official overseeing Venezuela and described as favoring forceful regional control. Trump posted that Venezuela will turn over 30 to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the U.S., but experts note overhauling Venezuela's oil industry requires far greater effort than seizing current production. Trump also pitched a midterm roadmap to House Republicans amid low approval ratings tied to rising living costs.
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