Trump Outlines Timeline for U.S. Oversight in Venezuela; Vows Profitable Rebuilding

President Donald Trump has indicated that U.S. oversight of Venezuela will likely last for "much longer" than a year. In a recent interview with The New York Times, when asked whether Washington’s control would span months or a year, Trump replied, "I would say much longer," adding that only "time will tell" the exact duration.

This follows the high-profile U.S. military operation on January 3, during which President Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown to New York, where he is currently facing trial.

Addressing international criticism, particularly from the UN Human Rights office which labeled the raid a violation of international law, Trump dismissed the necessity of global legal frameworks. "I don't need international law," he told the Times, stating that his own morality and judgment would guide his administration's actions. Trump emphasized that the U.S. intends to rebuild Venezuela in a "very profitable way," focusing primarily on the country’s vast oil reserves. He explained that the U.S. would extract and utilize Venezuelan oil to lower global energy prices while providing much-needed funds to the South American nation.

The Trump administration has already moved forward with a plan to refine and sell up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil that had been stuck under a blockade. According to the President, the proceeds from these sales will be strictly managed to ensure they benefit both the people of Venezuela and the United States. Trump’s remarks signal a long-term strategic involvement in the region, prioritizing American energy interests and a complete overhaul of Venezuela’s political and economic landscape.