Former President Donald Trump recently asserted that Venezuela is currently “doing very well” and characterized the bilateral relationship between the two nations as positive. He specifically pointed to significant American involvement in Venezuela’s oil industry, claiming substantial crude oil extraction is underway. Trump stated that the US is currently removing “millions of barrels of oil” from Venezuela. This assessment contrasts with ongoing concerns regarding the political and economic situation within Venezuela, as well as human rights issues. The comments suggest a continued, albeit potentially controversial, engagement with the Venezuelan oil sector under a shift in US policy. No further details regarding the specifics of the oil extraction operations were provided. The statements were made recently and reported by EL NACIONAL.