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Politics : The Trump Presidency
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To: Bill who wrote (359687)1/10/2026 9:19:13 AM
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He’s taking control of millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil, declaring that the revenue will go straight to him rather than through the U.S. Treasury. Skipping the Treasury could avoid congressional oversight and the usual checks on managing foreign assets.

This move isn’t just about oil, it’s about power, symbolism, and Trump’s bid to control global financial flows. Bypassing the Treasury could sidestep congressional oversight and the usual safeguards for handling foreign assets. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez stated that Venezuela wouldn’t simply hand over oil or revenue on Trump’s terms.
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