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TLDR President Trump said the US will sell “large amounts” of Venezuelan oil after capturing President Nicolas Maduro. The US carried out a large-scale military strike in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, capturing Maduro and his wife. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced narco-terrorism and cocaine importation conspiracy charges against Maduro and Cilia Flores. Venezuela declared full military mobilisation and called the operation a “military aggression” and an illegal kidnapping. UN and Latin American leaders condemned the US strike, citing violations of international law and UN Charter principles. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will take control of Venezuela’s oil reserves following the recent capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Speaking after a large-scale military operation in Caracas, Trump said the US plans to sell “large amounts” of Venezuelan oil to international buyers. Trump Says US Will Sell Venezuelan Oil After Maduro’s Capture President Donald Trump said the United States will control Venezuelan oil reserves following Nicolas Maduro’s capture. Trump stated the government plans to sell large volumes of oil internationally. The remarks followed recent US military actions in Venezuela. Trump said, “We’re in the oil business,” during his latest public address. He said the US will sell oil to countries seeking additional supply. Trump linked the plan to Venezuela’s damaged energy infrastructure. JUST IN: President Trump says the US will use Venezuela’s oil reserves and sell “large amounts” to other countries after capturing Nicolás Maduro. “We’re in the oil business.” pic.twitter.com/U9NDR2eYKy — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) January 3, 2026  He said Venezuela cannot produce enough oil because its infrastructure remains weak. He added that US-managed production would increase export volumes. Trump said existing buyers already rely on Venezuelan crude. Trump said more countries would purchase oil once supplies expand. He said the US would not restrict oil sales under the…

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