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Oil Companies Contradict Donald Trump's Remarks on Venezuela Consultation

Oil Companies Contradict Donald Trump's Remarks on Venezuela Consultation

Summary

Major oil companies Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron stated they were not consulted about Venezuela regarding the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. This differs from President Donald Trump’s claim that he spoke with these companies both before and after the operation for investment talks in the country.

Key Facts

  • Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron were not consulted about Venezuela by the U.S. government.
  • President Trump claimed he spoke with these companies about Venezuela both before and after President Maduro was captured.
  • Industry executives told Reuters that these companies had no prior knowledge of the U.S. plan regarding Venezuela.
  • There have been no talks between these companies and the U.S. administration following Maduro’s capture.
  • The situation with Venezuela and these oil companies’ involvement was reported as a developing news story by Reuters.
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