So for the Venezuelan people, nothing has changed. All that seemingly has changed is that American oil executives are going to get access to greater amounts of profit out of Venezuela. So This has never been about Venezuela is not about American national security interests. It's about what's best for Trump's Mar A Lago oil industry buddies. Let me ask you about another focus Greenland. I had the opportunity to speak with President Trump earlier this week. He said he is, quote, very serious about annexing Greenland. (07:27–07:36)
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Asserts that U.S. actions in Venezuela are motivated by benefits to Trump's associates, not national security.
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