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U.S. has received 80 million barrels of oil from Venezuela, Trump says
#Venezuela oil#State of the Union#Nicolas Maduro#energy production#drill baby drill#Delcy Rodriguez#oil reserves
📌 Key Takeaways
US received 80 million barrels of oil from Venezuela
Trump announced this during State of the Union address
Oil shipments represent significant increase from initial 30 million barrels
Energy Secretary Wright met with Venezuelan acting president
📖 Full Retelling
President Donald Trump announced during his State of the Union address in Washington on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, that the United States has received more than 80 million barrels of oil from Venezuela, marking a significant increase in energy cooperation following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces in early January. The revelation came as Trump highlighted his administration's success in boosting domestic energy production. 'American oil production is up by more than 600,000 barrels a day and we just received them from our new friend and partner, Venezuela, more than 80 million barrels of oil,' Trump stated during his speech. He also emphasized his 'drill, baby, drill' policy that has led to American natural gas production reaching all-time highs. This latest figure represents more than double the amount Trump had previously disclosed. Just weeks after Maduro's capture in January, Trump had told a group of oil executives that Venezuela had sent 30 million barrels of oil to the U.S., which he estimated was worth approximately $4 billion. The increased oil shipments come after Energy Secretary Chris Wright met with Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, last week to discuss the burgeoning energy partnership. Venezuela, home to the world's largest oil reserves, has become an unexpected energy partner for the U.S. following the dramatic political shift in the country.
🏷️ Themes
Energy Cooperation, Political Shift, Economic Impact
Annual report by the president of the United States
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Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez (born 18 May 1969) is a Venezuelan lawyer, diplomat, and politician who has served as the acting president of Venezuela since 3 January 2026, after the United States captured and de facto removed President Nicolás Maduro from power. Rodríguez was formally sworn in two da...
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