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Venezuela Statehood Rumors Explode
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- Jun 20, 2026
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- 91
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Summary
A new book drops explosive details about a wild Trump-era plot: Venezuela was seriously floated as the 51st U.S. state, sparked by a secret operation that supposedly nabbed Maduro and his wife on narco-terrorism charges. While the U.S. backed the acting president, eased sanctions, and pushed privatization, political crackdowns continued with over 80 new detentions. Trump publicly endorsed the idea, citing Venezuela’s $40 trillion oil reserves — but the plan’s logistically insane, with language, constitution, and Congress hurdles. The acting president shut it down, insisting on Venezuela’s independence. This insane twist adds fuel to the already volatile U.S.-Venezuela relationship as Maduro’s ouster reshapes the country’s future. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a68edb94c36ad2f1