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Donald Trump reposts map labeling Venezuela as U.S. 51st state
U.S. President Donald Trump shared on his Truth Social platform a graphic that overlays the map of Venezuela with the United States flag and the caption “State 51.” The image repeats a similar post he made in May after saying he was “seriously considering” making Venezuela the 51st state of the United States. In the accompanying message Trump said Venezuela is still “not ready” for elections but noted “advances” and praised interim president Delcy Rodríguez, calling her work “fantastic” and highlighting benefits for U.S. companies and the Venezuelan people from the oil market.
The repost comes as the Venezuelan parliament and opposition groups announced they will begin Washington‑backed political talks aimed at a democratic transition. The post also references Trump’s earlier remarks about adding Canada or Greenland as a 51st state, underscoring the broader U.S. interest in the region following the January capture of former President Nicolás Maduro and the installation of Rodríguez as interim leader.
Entities
Centerview Partners · Delcy Rodríguez · Donald Trump · Marco Rubio · Mauricio Claver-Carone · Mauricio Claver‑Carone · Nicolás Maduro · Truth Social · United States · United States Department of State · Venezuela
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 12 SOURCES] The State Department said Claver‑Carone was not removed from any formal role. kelo.com · wkzo.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · questiondigital.com · wixx.com · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Mauricio Claver-Carone served as an unofficial adviser to the Trump administration on Venezuela policy. kelo.com · wkzo.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · questiondigital.com · wixx.com · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Claver‑Carone reported to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. kelo.com · wkzo.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · questiondigital.com · wixx.com · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Claver‑Carone said his departure was voluntary, but sources said he was forced out. kelo.com · wkzo.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · questiondigital.com · wixx.com · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Claver‑Carone helped arrange talks between the Venezuelan government and opposition leaders scheduled for August 1. kelo.com · wkzo.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · questiondigital.com · wixx.com · +4 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Claver‑Carone was key to Centerview Partners securing a contract worth more than $150 million to restructure about $200 billion of Venezuelan debt. kelo.com · wkzo.com · ca.news.yahoo.com · questiondigital.com · wixx.com · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Claver‑Carone assisted in organizing talks between the Venezuelan government and opposition leaders scheduled for Aug. 1. questiondigital.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Claver‑Carone reported directly to Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his informal role. questiondigital.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. State Department said Claver‑Carone holds no formal role and denied he was removed from any official position. questiondigital.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Claver‑Carone helped Centerview Partners obtain a contract worth more than $150 million to restructure Venezuelan debt. questiondigital.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] Claver‑Carone briefly served as a special envoy for Latin America in the Trump administration. questiondigital.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · wkzo.com · wxerfm.com · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mauricio Claver-Carone confirmed to Reuters that he no longer supervises the Venezuela portfolio. questiondigital.com