Trump: US Needs ‘Total Access’ to Venezuela

Summary

President Donald Trump discussed the US operation in Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's capture, saying the US is in charge and will demand total access to oil and other resources. He said major oil companies are ready to rebuild Venezuela's oil infrastructure, while the US will not invest directly. Trump also called Greenland strategically necessary for US national security and warned acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez of consequences. He expressed skepticism about a reported strike on the Ukrainian president's residence.

• Trump described the Venezuela operation as dangerous but successful, with Maduro captured and no US fatalities.
• He said the US is in charge of Venezuela and will demand total access to oil and other resources.
• Trump said big oil companies are ready to invest and rebuild Venezuela's infrastructure, while the US will not invest.
• He warned acting President Delcy Rodríguez could face a worse fate than Maduro.
• Trump said the US needs Greenland for national security, citing Russian and Chinese ships and criticizing Denmark.
• He said he does not believe a reported strike on the Ukrainian president's residence occurred.
• No specific investment recommendations or named securities were provided beyond broad references to oil companies.