Trump Greets First Venezuelan Oil Cargo — Calls It a 'Gift'
Two tankers carrying 1 million barrels of Venezuelan crude reached Corpus Christi, Texas, the first cargo under the U.S. deal with North American Blue Energy Partners. Trump, visiting with Rubio, called it a gift. The company says the U.S. buys its 20% share at cost; The Washington Post reports about $30 a barrel.
What’s confirmed
- Two tankers carrying 1 million barrels of Venezuelan crude reached Corpus Christi, Texas, the first cargo under the U.S. deal with North American Blue Energy Partners.
- Trump, visiting with Rubio, called it a gift.
- The company says the U.S. buys its 20% share at cost; The Washington Post reports about $30 a barrel.
Confirmed by 3 independent outlets: Reuters, AP and The Washington Post.
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- Now: 94% with 3 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
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Confirmation record
Plus the primary source: NABEP's Oct. 27 release.| ✓ | Reuters Counted https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/trump-says-he-will-visit-tanker-in-texas-with-first-oil-from-venezuela-deal-4976575 |
| ✓ | AP Counted https://apnews.com/article/trump-rubio-texas-midterms-venezuela-oil-bdde6e7962bb1031b054ff218cd5393f |
| ✓ | The Washington Post Counted https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/10/27/trump-greet-venezuelan-oil-shipment-calling-it-gift-us-paid-it/ |
| · | Primary source Plus the primary source: NABEP's Oct. 27 release. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-nabep-crude-cargo-under-us-agreement-arrives-in-texas-302921312.html |
Updated / Corrected log
- Published at 94% with 3 independent confirmations.
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