Trump Says Did Not Like Exxon’s Response on Venezuela

Jan. 12, 2026, 12:28 AM UTC

“I’ll probably be inclined to keep Exxon out. I didn’t like their response,” President Donald Trump tells reporters aboard Air Force One.

  • “They’re playing too cute,” he adds
  • NOTE: Exxon Calls Venezuela ‘Uninvestable’ as Trump Pushes Oil Plan

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