President Donald Trump recently addressed his controversial actions regarding Venezuela in an interview that took an unexpected turn, featuring a lengthy discussion about donuts. During the conversation with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Trump, 79, reacted to criticism from Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, regarding the U.S. operation aimed at the South American nation and its leader, Nicolás Maduro.
Trump emphasized what he characterized as the success of the operation, stating, “That was a perfect attack. Think of what we’ve done. We’ve taken over a whole country.” He claimed that the U.S. would strengthen Venezuela, allowing its citizens to eventually vote for a leader of their choice. Trump further boasted about the seizure of oil worth $4 billion in a single day, asserting that the U.S. would benefit financially from this action while also aiding Venezuela.
Throughout the interview, Trump reiterated the significance of oil in the broader economy, saying, “Everything follows oil. Oil is so big, everything follows oil.” He elaborated on the impact of oil prices, even linking it to everyday items like donuts: “It affects a truck that delivers donuts. It affects the stove that makes the doughnut. It affects everything.”
Despite his assertions, the Trump administration has consistently denied that the military operation against Venezuela was driven by the country’s extensive oil reserves. Instead, officials framed it as a law enforcement measure aimed at bringing Maduro to face charges of “narcoterrorism” in New York. Nevertheless, Trump has made repeated claims about the U.S. planning to “run” Venezuela, including controlling its oil production.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the Venezuelan government would be “turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION barrels” of oil for the U.S. to sell, indicating that “that money will be controlled by me.” When asked about the duration of U.S. control over Venezuela, Trump suggested it would be “much longer” than initially anticipated.
In a separate discussion, Trump addressed his weight, revealing that he might consider taking a “fat drug.” When questioned by The New York Times about whether he had used medications like Wegovy or Ozempic, he denied it but acknowledged, “I probably should.”
Trump’s remarks have sparked significant debate, particularly regarding the legality and ethics of the U.S. actions in Venezuela. Critics argue that the operation, which lacked Congressional approval, raises serious questions about U.S. foreign policy and intervention tactics.
As the situation in Venezuela continues to develop, the implications of Trump’s comments and actions remain a focal point for observers of international relations and U.S. domestic politics.
