White House comedy intensifies.
Trump’s Claim
Truth Social: One of the things I am going to do with the Venezuelan Oil is fill up the Strategic National Reserves which, because of Sleepy Joe Biden, has been virtually emptied. The “topping out” process will begin very shortly, and is a Gift from Venezuela to the People of the United States. Thank you! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Aug 30, 2026, 8:10 AM
Filling the reserves is just one thing Trump will do with Venezuelan oil.
Six More Things
- Balance the budget
- Lower gasoline prices to 65 cents
- Make Venezuela Great Again
- End six more wars
- Eliminate the Income tax
- Turn water into wine
Best of all, it’s a no-cost gift from the people of Venezuela to the United States.
What Would It Take?
Deal Denounced
Bing Bing
Deal Explained
Cartoon of the Day
Not to worry. I am sure this deal will balance the budget, turn water into wine, and eliminate the income tax, among other things.
More seriously, What’s in Trump’s Allegedly Greatest Oil Deal in History, with Venezuela?
The deal is illegal, with no immediate impact. But Canada is warned.
Article posted with permission from Mish Shedlock
