According to a declaration made on August 5, 2026, then-President Donald Trump asserted the United States’ right to control Venezuela’s oil revenues, framing it as a “spoils of war” claim. The statement, reported by Fernando Mires, suggests a justification for US control over Venezuelan oil income. Trump explicitly linked this potential control to the extraction of crude oil, indicating it would fully fund unspecified initiatives. The original report appeared on the TalCual news platform. This declaration raises significant concerns about potential US intervention and resource control in Venezuela. The context surrounding the declaration and its intended implementation remain unclear, but it signals a potentially aggressive foreign policy stance. This event foreshadows possible future geopolitical tensions related to Venezuelan resources.