U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Washington maintains good relations with Venezuela’s current authorities and remains in constant contact with the country’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez.
In an interview with The New York Times, Trump stated that Venezuela’s interim authorities are providing the United States with everything Washington considers “necessary.” At the same time, he accused Venezuela of having “taken America’s oil for years,” without elaborating on the claim.
Trump further asserted that the United States does not intend to exert influence over Venezuela for a short period. “We want to control Venezuela for much longer than just a year,” he said, adding that Washington plans to use Venezuelan oil, lower its prices, and provide financial support to Caracas.
These remarks come amid ongoing tensions between the two countries. Trump previously warned that failure by Delcy Rodríguez to comply with his demands could lead to the launch of a second U.S. military operation inside Venezuela.
The president’s statements have renewed concerns over a potential escalation in U.S.–Venezuela relations, particularly as the South American nation continues to grapple with a prolonged political and economic crisis.
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