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Trump Orders Venezuelan Oil Transfer Amid Controversy

1/7/2026

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Trump Orders Venezuelan Oil

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered interim Venezuelan authorities to transfer 30–50 million barrels of oil to the United States after Maduro's capture.
Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's vice president, said she would cooperate with the United States.
Trump said the United States is not at war with Venezuela but against drug traffickers.
Critics condemned the operation as a sovereignty violation, noting 24 Venezuelan officers and 32 Cuban personnel were casualties.

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Teacher Arrested Protesting Trump

Jessica Plichta, a preschool teacher, was arrested during an anti-war protest in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after she criticized U.S. President Donald Trump about Nicolás Maduro's detention.
Plichta says she was the only arrestee among about 200 demonstrators and alleges police targeted her for her comments.
The Grand Rapids Police Department stated protesters ignored lawful orders, leading to her arrest.
Plichta was released after three hours, and supporters demanded her freedom.

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Trump Orders Venezuelan Oil

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered interim Venezuelan authorities to transfer 30–50 million barrels of oil to the United States after Maduro's capture.
Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's vice president, said she would cooperate with the United States.
Trump said the United States is not at war with Venezuela but against drug traffickers.
Critics condemned the operation as a sovereignty violation, noting 24 Venezuelan officers and 32 Cuban personnel were casualties.

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