The US seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3 was framed by Donald Trump as being tied to Venezuela’s oil and to narco-terrorism and drug charges. It describes Venezuela as holding some of the world’s largest oil reserves despite reduced output.
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump links the US seizure of Nicolás Maduro to control over Venezuela’s oil alongside narco-terrorism and drug charges.
WHEN:Jan 3, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:Trump said the raid was about oil as well as narco-terrorism and drug charges against Maduro.
