Summary
Stephen Miller, an aide to President Donald Trump, said that Venezuela’s oil should belong to the United States and called the nationalization of Venezuela’s oil industry theft. This comes as President Trump intensifies actions against Venezuela, including sanctions and military blockades, targeting President Nicolas Maduro's government.
Key Facts
- Stephen Miller is a top aide to President Donald Trump.
- Miller stated that Venezuela’s oil belongs to the United States.
- Venezuela nationalized its oil industry in 1976 and further in 2007.
- US companies like Exxon Mobil were pushed out of Venezuela in 2007.
- Trump has imposed stronger actions against Venezuela since starting his second term.
- The US has placed a blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers.
- The Trump administration claims military actions aim to pressure President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela.
- Venezuela has criticized US military actions as violations of international law.
