Donald Trump Wants Venezuela to Be 51st State—Is It Possible?
Summary
President Donald Trump has said he is considering making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state, citing the country's oil reserves. However, experts say this is unlikely because Venezuela is an independent country and would need to agree to join the United States, which is different from how past states joined.Key Facts
- President Trump suggested Venezuela could become the 51st U.S. state due to its large oil reserves.
- Venezuela’s former leader, Nicolás Maduro, was captured by the U.S. military in January 2025 on drug-related charges.
- The U.S. is currently managing Venezuela’s government until a "safe and proper" transition occurs.
- Venezuela is an independent country and would have to agree to give up sovereignty before becoming a U.S. state.
- Historically, new states have joined the U.S. from U.S. territories, not independent countries.
- Trump has also suggested making Canada and Greenland part of the U.S., but Canadian leaders have firmly rejected the idea.
- The U.S. Constitution allows Congress to admit new states with approval from the president, but political and public support is needed.
- Venezuela’s acting president is currently Delcy Rodríguez, while Maduro is considered still president but unable to govern due to his capture.
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