Trump told reporters that he tipped the American oil companies before and after the operation in Venezuela. “They want to go in and they’re going to do a great job for the people of Venezuela,” Trump told reporters onboard Air Force One. Venezuela has the largest crude oil reserves on the planet, a fact Trump highlighted while pitching the idea of American oil firms pouring billions of dollars into the South American nation. The internet has erupted in memes, jokes and knowing sarcasm about America’s enduring thirst for Venezuelan oil or oil from anywhere, any place. 1 7 X/@Wine_Sommelier_ADVERTISEMENT2 7 Picture from social media3 7 Picture from social media4 7 Picture from social media5 7 X/@LordNelsonUK6 7 Picture from social media7 7 X/@davidbuntix

Source: The Telegraph January 05, 2026 16:20 UTC