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Trump shows Venezuelan oil tanker, floats 51st state
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · Day 2 · Politics · Corpus Christi, United States · United States of America
At a Texas rally, Trump showed a tanker with 1 million barrels of oil. He suggested Venezuela become the 51st state.
Why it matters: It signals a US oil deal with Venezuela's post-Maduro government.
Sources: Guardian Americas , MercoPress · See it on the globe
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Day 1 · Politics · Lubbock, Texas, United States · United States of America
Trump held a rally in Lubbock, Texas, with Rubio and showed off a tanker of Venezuelan oil. He floated Venezuela as a 51st state.
He said he is rolling back methane rules. Midterms are on November 3.
Why it matters: The vote will decide control of Congress for the rest of Trump's term.
Sources: The Guardian , The Guardian , The Straits Times · See it on the globe
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