Summary
President Donald Trump announced that the United States received over 80 million barrels of oil from Venezuela. This statement came after the U.S. military seized a third oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Indian Ocean. The Trump administration is increasing its focus on oil production both in the U.S. and overseas.
Key Facts
- President Trump stated the U.S. received over 80 million barrels of oil from Venezuela.
- U.S. forces seized a third oil tanker identified with Venezuela in the Indian Ocean.
- The U.S. oil production increased by over 600,000 barrels a day, according to Trump.
- The Trump administration sent special forces to remove Venezuela's President Maduro, prompting accusations related to Venezuelan oil.
- U.S. oil companies are being invited to participate in Venezuela's oil industry.
- Three sought-after tankers were captured, one named Bertha, with 1.9 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil.
- The Bertha was tracked from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean and had a false flag registration.
- The Trump administration also aims to expand oil extraction in places like Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
