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International Business Times UK
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Donald Trump Admits Oil Companies Knew About Venezuela Operation Before Congress

Trump: We're going to run (Venezuela) essentially until such time as the proper transition can take place. (Credit: Facebook screenshot)

President Donald Trump has confirmed that he spoke with major US oil companies before and after the United States launched its military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a move that was not disclosed to Congress ahead of time.

Trump said oil firms 'want to go in and they're going to do a great job' in rebuilding Venezuela's energy infrastructure. For critics, it means that corporate interests played a huge role in planning the mission.

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