Key Facts
• On January 7, President Trump gave an interview to The New York Times.
• Trump stated U.S. involvement in Venezuela will last longer than one year.
• He emphasized rebuilding Venezuela profitably by extracting oil and lowering oil prices.
• Trump pledged to provide urgently needed funds to Venezuela.
• Secretary of State Rubio outlined a three-phase plan: stabilization, recovery, and transition.
• The interview and statements were reported by FNN Prime Online on January 8, 2026.
Summary
In a January 7 interview with The New York Times, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a commitment to a long-term involvement in Venezuela, extending beyond one year. He highlighted plans to rebuild the country through profitable methods, including oil extraction and reducing oil prices, aiming to supply Venezuela with critical financial support. Concurrently, Secretary of State Rubio revealed a structured approach to Venezuela’s national reconstruction, focusing on stabilization, recovery, and transition phases. These developments signal a sustained U.S. engagement in Venezuela’s future, as reported by FNN Prime Online.
