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Karoline Leavitt: “The United States does intend to seize the oil.”

Featuring: Karoline Leavitt, Republican | White House Press Secretary | National

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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Dec. 11, 2025

Published | Video Starts at 12:48

With respect to the oil, that's a different issue. As you know, Peter, the vessel will go to a US Port and The United States does intend to seize the oil. However, there is a legal process for the seizure of that oil and that legal process will be followed. (12:48–12:51)

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