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Democrats Demand Details on Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal

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  • President Donald Trump announced a partnership with Blue Energy Partners to seize Venezuelan oil.
  • Rep. Robert Garcia and Democrats wrote to the State and Justice Departments demanding details on the Venezuela oil deal.
  • Garcia and Democrats asked State and Justice Departments if they pressured a government to end Alejandro Betancourt’s money-laundering probe.
  • In January 2026, Garcia and Democrats asked Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips and Continental Resources about a military plan against Venezuela.