Trump touts Venezuela oil deal as US gains control
By The BriefBrief · Sources (40)
Filed: Sep 04, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
Summary: President Donald Trump boasted about a sweeping oil accord with Venezuela, saying it effectively gives the US control over much of the country’s crude wealth. He described the arrangement as possibly “the greatest deal ever made,” while US oil industry figures said they were blindsided.
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump boasted about a sweeping US-Venezuela oil accord that he said effectively gives the US control over much of Venezuela’s crude wealth.
WHEN:Sep 04, 2026 at 2:21 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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