"A man holds a placard showing President Donald Trump drinking from a barrel of oil. People gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain, on January 4, 2026, to protest against the U.S.'s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.Marcos del Mazo / LightRocket via Getty Images President Donald Trump on Sunday told reporters that the heads of American oil companies were informed of the U.S. military's attack on Venezuela - described as "brazenly illegal" by scholars and experts - even before it took place."
"The admission from Trump, a renowned liar, sparked condemnation because the administration refused to consult with U.S. lawmakers about the operation, citing fears of a leak that would compromise operational security. "Before and after," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday when asked if he'd spoken with oil executives or perhaps "tipped them off" about the operation. "They want to go in, and they're going to do a great job for the people of Venezuela.""
President Donald Trump said heads of American oil companies were informed of the U.S. military attack on Venezuela both before and after the operation. Scholars and experts characterized the operation as "brazenly illegal." The administration declined to inform or seek authorization from Congress, citing fears that notifying lawmakers would compromise operational security. Critics condemned informing oil executives while excluding congressional oversight. Army veteran and congressional candidate Fred Wellman called the decision "insane" and pointed to oil interests such as control over Citgo. Legal experts urged impeachment and international leaders condemned the action as a violation of international law.
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