Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump joked about running for president of Venezuela, claiming he polls higher than any other politician in the country. He made the remarks during a press conference about the rescue mission of an Air Force officer who went missing over Iran. Trump also compared the success of the rescue mission to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and boasted about the US taking hundreds of millions of barrels of oil from Venezuela.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
President Trump’s joke about running for president of Venezuela is not the first time he has made such a comment. He has previously joked about running against acting President Delcy Rodriguez. Trump’s remarks were made during a press conference about a separate issue, but he managed to steer the conversation towards Venezuela. He also took the opportunity to boast about his language skills, despite previously saying he wouldn’t learn a new language. The president’s comments were met with no apparent surprise or reaction from the audience.
It’s almost as if the president’s comments about Venezuela have become a familiar ritual, a performance that is expected and met with a sense of déjà vu.
Author: Evan Null
