Trump Is Reportedly Funneling Money From Venezuelan Oil Sales To a Bank Account in Qatar

"This month, Trump ordered an invasion of Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, who was whisked to the U.S. to face federal drug trafficking charges. The move was the culmination of a months-long campaign of aggression against Venezuela, boats from which were bombed by the U.S. for allegedly carrying drugs. The U.S. also seized two oil tankers from the country. After the invasion, Trump said that we're going to keep the oil."

"Revenue from the oil sales is currently being held in bank accounts controlled by the US government, as indicated in Friday's order, according to the administration official. The main account, according to a second senior administration official, is located in Qatar. The second official described Qatar as a neutral location where money can flow freely with US approval and without risk of seizure."

"There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, told Semafor. That is precisely a move that a corrupt politician would be attracted to. In May, the Qatari royal family gave Trump a $400 million luxury plane. The gift came as Trump's family business had secured a deal to build a"

President Donald Trump ordered an invasion of Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, who was brought to the United States to face federal drug trafficking charges. U.S. forces bombed Venezuelan boats accused of carrying drugs and seized two oil tankers. The administration sold Venezuelan oil, with the first sale valued at $500 million, and placed the revenue in multiple bank accounts, the largest in Qatar. Qatar was described as a neutral location where funds can move with U.S. approval without risk of seizure. The order said some revenue would be held in U.S. Treasury accounts. In May, the Qatari royal family gave Trump a $400 million luxury plane.

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