Trump floats making Venezuela the 51st state after touting US oil victory

President Donald Trump points to a ship carrying 1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday, during a midterm rally. He says the oil is provided at no cost from Venezuela, which he teases should become the 51st state.

President Donald Trump points to a ship carrying 1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, during a midterm elections rally. Trump says the oil is provided at zero cost to American taxpayers from Venezuela, which he teases should become the 51st state.