Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
This story raises questions about governance, accountability, and American values.
The mainstream take will treat Trump’s Venezuela oil post as either reckless freelancing or a quick fix for gas prices. That framing skips the real question: what, exactly, are “Interim Authorities,” and what commitments come with buying their oil? Conservatives are not allergic to trade.
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President Donald Trump says on his social media site that “Interim Authorities” in Venezuela will be selling 30 million to 50 million barrels of “High Quality” oil to the U.S. at its market price. That announcement cones after officials in
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The mainstream take will treat Trump’s Venezuela oil post as either reckless freelancing or a quick fix for gas prices. That framing skips the real question: what, exactly, are “Interim Authorities,” and what commitments come with buying their oil?
Conservatives are not allergic to trade. But energy deals are never just commercial when they touch a collapsed state and a strategic region. Without clarity, this risks laundering legitimacy through a tanker contract and weakening public trust in how foreign policy is conducted.
If the goal is cheaper energy, start with energy independence at home and predictable rules abroad. Any purchase should be tied to rule of law, transparent contracting, and national security safeguards that prevent proceeds from entrenching hostile networks.
The principle is simple: markets can work, but only when institutions and accountability come first.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.