WASHINGTON D.C. May 4, 2026 — President Donald Trump on Monday described the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela as a lightning-fast success that lasted approximately 48 minutes, saying it has restored a sense of optimism not seen in the country for decades and triggered a surge in major oil company investments.
In remarks shared by the U.S. Department of State on X, Trump highlighted the swift outcome and its immediate impact.
“The ‘war’ in Venezuela took us approximately 48 minutes,” Trump said. “The people of Venezuela are really happy. They see things happen they haven’t seen in 20 years. There is a spirit in Venezuela that they haven’t had in many, many years. And the big companies are coming in now. They’re building these giant rigs because there’s a lot of oil, a lot of other things too, and a lot of great people.”
The Department of State posted the video clip of Trump’s comments from a White House event on May 4, 2026, framing it as part of the administration’s foreign policy achievements in Latin America.
Venezuela holds some of the world’s largest proven oil reserves, but the energy sector has faced years of challenges due to political instability and international sanctions. Trump’s statements suggest the short operation has opened the door for rapid economic recovery, with international energy firms now constructing large-scale drilling infrastructure.
The comments mark one of the administration’s first detailed public assessments of the operation’s brevity and long-term benefits, positioning it as a decisive foreign policy win that has revitalized both the Venezuelan population and its natural resource economy.
Life News Agency will continue to monitor developments in Venezuela and any further statements from the White House or State Department.
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