Donald Trump discussed the possibility of Venezuela becoming a US state, coinciding with reports of Nicolás Maduro's capture and economic changes.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• Venezuela →

  Country in Latin America

  • The Organization of American States (OAS) is currently gathering to address and resolve political crises in several member states, including Haiti, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.Mon 13:11
  • Fundraising supports aid work in Venezuela.Mon 11:26
• Nicolás Maduro →

  President of Venezuela 2013 to 2026

  • Political talks involving opposition figures and the Chavismo bloc took place in Caracas.Mon 07:30
  • U.S. intensifies economic pressure on Cuba, while Marco Rubio assesses potential transition roles amidst geopolitical fallout from Nicolás Maduro's capture.Sun 23:48

Related events

• Donald Trump commented on the current oil needs and situation in Venezuela.Aug 28
• Trump focuses resources on Latin America, engages in military operations in Venezuela, and seeks to counter China's influence.Jul 9
• Donald Trump, Nicolás Maduro, and Marco Rubio are involved in a dispute over Venezuelan oil resources and coordinating a U.S. official response.Jun 27
• Marco Rubio, Nicolás Maduro, and Donald Trump are involved in discussions regarding Venezuela's dire economic collapse and sovereign debt restructuring.Wed 20:09
• The US is demanding economic stability and electoral credibility in Venezuela, announcing its policy positions through the UN General Assembly.Thu 08:24