"It could one day become the 51st state of the USA". Trump pointed to the state

Donald Trump suggested that Venezuela could become the 51st state of the USA, following the arrival of a tanker with one million barrels of Venezuelan oil. He described this shipment as a 'gift' from Caracas, intended for refining in Texas. Trump emphasized the significance of this event, linking it to a 'historic victory' in Venezuela, where U.S. forces previously captured leader Nicolás Maduro. He also mentioned plans to use the oil to replenish the strategic petroleum reserve. During a rally in Texas, Trump encouraged support for Republican candidates and criticized Democratic opponent James Talarico.