Trump Announces Intent to Visit Venezuela Following Diplomatic Thaw and Leadership Change
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he intends to travel to Venezuela, signaling a historic shift in relations between Washington and Caracas just weeks after a dramatic change in the South American nation’s leadership.
Speaking to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before his departure to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the President confirmed the potential trip but noted that logistical details remain under consideration.
“I’m going to make a visit to Venezuela… We haven’t decided [when],” President Trump said.
The announcement underscores the rapid normalization of ties following the January 3 military operation that resulted in the detention of former President Nicolás Maduro. Since then, the Trump administration has moved quickly to engage with the transitional government led by Delcy Rodríguez, whom the White House has recognized as a key partner in stabilizing the region.
When asked about the current state of diplomatic affairs, President Trump described the relationship with the new administration in Caracas as “very good,” rating it a “10.” He highlighted the cooperative efforts to revitalize Venezuela’s energy sector, a central pillar of the renewed bilateral engagement.
“We have our big oil companies going in,” the President remarked. “They’re going to be taking out the oil and selling the oil for a lot of money — and Venezuela’s going to get a big part of that money.”
The President’s comments follow a high-profile visit to Caracas earlier this week by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Secretary Wright’s delegation met with interim officials to discuss infrastructure investments and the regulatory framework necessary to reintegrate Venezuelan crude into the U.S. market. The visit by a cabinet-level official was seen by analysts as a precursor to a presidential tour.
If the trip proceeds, it would mark the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to Venezuela in decades, cementing a new era of cooperation. The administration has emphasized that economic recovery and energy security are top priorities for the partnership.
While no specific date has been set for the President’s travel, the confirmation of his intent suggests that the White House is confident in the security and stability of the transition. For now, the administration continues to coordinate closely with Rodríguez’s team on both economic protocols and the broader diplomatic roadmap.
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