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Trump Mulls Venezuela Statehood, Leader Rejects Proposal

5/12/2026

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Trump Proposes Statehood

In a Fox News interview, President Donald Trump floated the idea that Venezuela could become the United States’ 51st state.
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez rejected the proposal, confirming the country will not join the United States.
Trump highlighted Venezuela’s estimated $40 trillion oil reserves as a primary reason for the statehood suggestion.
The proposal was described by Trump as being under serious consideration.

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Venezuela Rejects Statehood

She criticized Guyana for shifting the Essequibo dispute to a judicial panel after oil discoveries raised its stakes.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez told International Court of Justice judges Venezuela will not become a U.S. state.
The pledge defended Venezuela’s sovereignty, history and independence while seeking cooperation with the U.S.
Venezuela maintains it does not recognize the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction.

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Trump Proposes Statehood

In a Fox News interview, President Donald Trump floated the idea that Venezuela could become the United States’ 51st state.
Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez rejected the proposal, confirming the country will not join the United States.
Trump highlighted Venezuela’s estimated $40 trillion oil reserves as a primary reason for the statehood suggestion.
The proposal was described by Trump as being under serious consideration.

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