Trump Asserts US Received 80M+ Barrels of Venezuelan Oil, Shipments Potentially Lower

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Trump Claims 80M Barrels of Venezuelan Oil, Data Shows Lower Shipments

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Trump Claims 80M Barrels of Venezuelan Oil, Data Shows Lower Shipments

•Donald Trump stated the US received over 80 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, citing it as a major energy success.
•Reuters data indicates actual shipments since mid-January are no more than 30 million barrels, including to other nations.
•US Energy Secretary Chris Wright's figures suggest 22-25 million barrels sold to the US, India, and Europe.
•The US took control of Venezuela's oil exports after a military raid and planned to run the country until a power transfer.
•Trump signed an executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue from judicial seizure, ensuring stability efforts.

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