Trump is more serious than ever.
President Donald Trump has called an emergency meeting at the White House, bringing together top executives from America’s largest energy companies following a dramatic shift in U.S. policy toward oil-rich Venezuela.
The meeting comes after a U.S. military operation over the weekend resulted in the arrest of Venezuela’s longtime authoritarian leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores. According to administration officials, the operation concluded without any American casualties and opened the door to a new U.S.-led effort to stabilize Venezuela while strengthening American energy independence.
Major Energy Investment Talks Begin
White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers confirmed that President Trump is now moving quickly to rebuild Venezuela’s oil sector—this time with American companies leading the effort.
“Following President Trump’s historic energy agreement with Venezuela, U.S. oil companies will meet at the White House to discuss investment opportunities that will restore the country’s damaged oil infrastructure,” Rogers told Fox News Digital. “These investments will benefit American workers, U.S. energy producers, and the Venezuelan people.”
The administration says the strategy is designed to curb corruption, prevent foreign adversaries from exploiting Venezuela’s resources, and reassert American leadership in global energy markets.
Who’s Attending the Emergency Meeting
The guest list includes a wide range of well-known U.S. and international energy firms, including Chevron, Exxon, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Valero, Marathon, Shell, Repsol, Eni, and several major pipeline and energy infrastructure firms.
President Trump will also be joined by senior Cabinet officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
Maduro Arrests and U.S. Control of Oil Assets
Following the operation, Maduro and Flores were taken into U.S. custody on federal narcotics charges and transported to New York. Both entered not-guilty pleas during their initial court appearances and are currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
Venezuela holds some of the largest oil reserves in the world, and President Trump has made it clear those resources will no longer be mismanaged or weaponized by hostile regimes.
In a series of public statements, Trump announced that Venezuelan oil assets will be placed under U.S. oversight to ensure transparency and accountability.
He revealed that between 30 and 50 million barrels of high-quality oil would be transferred to the United States immediately, sold at market prices, and used to benefit both nations.
“I’ve instructed Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute this plan without delay,” Trump said. “The oil will be transported by storage ships and delivered directly to U.S. ports.”
America-First Trade Rules
Trump also confirmed that under the new arrangement, Venezuela will purchase only American-made products using revenue generated from oil sales—an America-First move aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing, jobs, and supply chains.
In a recent interview, the president indicated the United States expects to play a long-term role in managing Venezuela’s oil production, ensuring stability and consistent output for years to come.
Why This Matters
Until now, Chevron has been the only U.S. oil company operating in Venezuela. Other American firms exited years ago after their assets were seized by the former regime.
Industry leaders attending the emergency meeting are expected to outline plans to modernize facilities, expand production, and restore output—steps the administration says will strengthen U.S. energy dominance, lower long-term costs, and reinforce American leadership abroad.
