US Demands Venezuela Expel China, Russia for Oil Deal

• Trump administration demands Venezuela expel China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba, severing economic ties to resume oil production.
• Venezuela must exclusively partner with the US for oil output and prioritize American buyers for its crude.
• Trump claimed 30-50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil would ship to the US, with proceeds controlled by him.
• US officials believe Venezuela's financial insolvency and full oil tankers will force compliance without military intervention.
• Secretary Rubio and Senator Wicker confirmed the US aims to control Venezuela's oil flow, dismissing "boots on the ground."

Why It Matters: Trump admin sets strict conditions for Venezuela's oil future, demanding severed ties with adversaries.