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Trump's Health Under Fire Amid Controversial Venezuela Oil Plan

1/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged medical issues in a recent interview, including chronic venous insufficiency, fueling scrutiny of his fitness and mental acuity.
California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump a "deranged, habitual liar" after Trump threatened a fraud investigation into California.
Trump announced plans for U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela's oil infrastructure, a move critics say could cost American taxpayers and prioritize oil profits over ethics.

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U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged medical issues in a recent interview, including chronic venous insufficiency, fueling scrutiny of his fitness and mental acuity.
California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump a "deranged, habitual liar" after Trump threatened a fraud investigation into California.
Trump announced plans for U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela's oil infrastructure, a move critics say could cost American taxpayers and prioritize oil profits over ethics.