Trump says US will keep or sell oil seized from Venezuela

Published: 12/23/2025
Trump says US will keep or sell oil seized from Venezuela
In a recent announcement, Donald Trump revealed that the US plans to either keep or sell the crude oil found on oil tankers seized off Venezuela's coast, along with the vessels themselves. The move is part of ongoing pressure on Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro. The US has accused Venezuela of using oil revenues to support illicit activities, while Caracas has criticized the seizures as "piracy." Amid these actions, the US military has seized two oil tankers and is pursuing a third as part of efforts to enforce sanctions against Venezuela.