Coverage dated May 10, 2026

Venezuela has 'never considered' becoming 51st US state: acting president

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Venezuela has "never" contemplated becoming the 51st US state, as suggested by US President Donald Trump following the capture of deposed leader Nicolas

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Washington Examiner
Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela will 'never' be 51st US state (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 10, 2026
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President Donald Trump allegedly claimed Venezuela has roughly $40 trillion worth of oil and added that “Venezuela loves Trump.”
Newsweek
Why does Trump want to make Venezuela the 51st state? And is it possible? (opens Newsweek)
Published May 10, 2026
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President Donald Trump told Fox News that there is $40 trillion in oil in Venezuela and “Venezuela loves Trump.”
Digital Journal
Venezuela has 'never considered' becoming 51st US state: acting president (opens Digital Journal)
Published May 10, 2026
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Venezuela has "never" contemplated becoming the 51st US state, as suggested by US President Donald Trump following the capture of deposed leader Nicolas
Washington Examiner
Trump 'seriously considering making Venezuela the 51st state' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 10, 2026
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President Donald Trump said Monday that he's considering making Venezuela the 51st American state months after removing former dictator Nicolas Maduro from power.
Los Angeles Times
Venezuela's acting president defends country's territory and rejects Trump's 51st state remarks (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 10, 2026
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Speaking to Fox News, President Trump said he was “seriously considering making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state,” according to co-anchor John Roberts. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
New York Post
Trump admin live updates: President ‘seriously considering’ having Venezuela become 51st state (opens New York Post)
Published May 10, 2026
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Follow The Post's live updates on President Trump and national politics for the latest news, analysis and more.

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