Donald Trump posted an illustrated map of Venezuela covered with the American flag and labelled “51st State” ... making it a new state, following months of boasting that he controlled the oil-rich nation.
Trump’s post came roughly 24 hours after he told Fox News correspondent John Roberts on Monday, May 11, that he was now “seriously considering a move to make Venezuela the 51st state.” ... 51st state?.
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez told journalists Monday that her country had no plans to become the 51st U.S. state after President Donald Trump said he was "seriously considering" the move ... .
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez said Monday that her country is not interested in becoming the 51st U.S. state, dismissing President Donald Trump’s latest impractical expansion scheme ....