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WATCH: Trump says Venezuela sent him 1 million barrels of oil as a 'gift'

WATCH: Trump says Venezuela sent him 1 million barrels of oil as a 'gift'

Summary

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio planned to visit Port Arthur, Texas, on Tuesday to view a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude for Texas refineries. Trump was also scheduled to campaign in Corpus Christi and Lubbock for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who is in a close race with Democrat James Talarico.

Key Facts

  • The tanker carrying Venezuelan crude had arrived, according to a congressional aide and two U.S. officials.
  • The oil was intended for processing at Texas refineries.
  • The article’s headline says Venezuela sent Trump 1 million barrels of oil as a gift.
  • Trump planned to visit Port Arthur with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
  • Trump had campaign rallies scheduled in Corpus Christi and Lubbock.
  • Trump was campaigning for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
  • Paxton was in a tight race against Democratic candidate James Talarico.
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