President Donald Trump said Friday night the United States has reached an oil agreement with Venezuela, a move he said will “more than double” American oil reserves, increase oil supply and lower gas prices. Trump has long been candid about his desire for the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies to invest in the South American nation. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- President Donald Trump said Friday night the United States has reached an oil agreement with Venezuela, a move he said will “more than double” American oil reserves, increase oil supply and lower gas prices. “At my direction, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, an...S1
- Trump has long been candid about his desire for the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies to invest in the South American nation.S2