Ric Grenell, special envoy to President Trump, unexpectedly took a private jet to Antigua to rescue Air Force veteran Joe St. Clair, who had been held by Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. This move reportedly took administration officials off guard, as it was unapproved by the White House. The trip also aimed to influence Trump regarding Chevron's oil import license, set to expire soon, causing friction among congressional representatives and threatening the passage of Trump's legislative agenda. Ultimately, the bill passed narrowly despite initial opposition.
Grenell blindsided the president and the White House by taking a private jet without authorization to rescue an American held by Maduro.
The envoy's trip threatened House passage of Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' revealing the tension within the administration over the Chevron license.
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