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Trump Calls Venezuela 'State 51' on Social Media
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Trump Calls Venezuela 'State 51' on Social Media

From Diario Libre · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social depicting Venezuela's map overlaid with the U.S. flag, labeling it "Estado 51."
  • This follows previous statements by Trump expressing serious consideration of annexing Venezuela as a new U.S. state.
  • Trump also commented on Venezuela's readiness for elections and praised interim leader Delcy Rodríguez.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump shared a post on his Truth Social account on Saturday, August 1st, featuring a map of Venezuela colored with the American flag and labeled "Estado 51" (State 51).

Estado 51

— Donald TrumpThe label used in a social media post depicting Venezuela's map with the U.S. flag.

This message echoes recent sentiments from Trump, who has previously spoken about the idea of annexing Venezuela. In a May 12th interview with Fox News, he stated he was "seriously considering" making Venezuela a new U.S. state. He later posted the map of Venezuela with the Stars and Stripes.

The relationship between Caracas and Washington has seen shifts, particularly after Nicolás Maduro's departure, with the U.S. overseeing the interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez towards democratic stability. Trump recently commented that Venezuela is not yet "ready" for elections, while also stating that "Delcy is doing a fantastic job."

considering seriously

— Donald TrumpHis statement regarding the potential annexation of Venezuela in a May 12th interview.

Trump has also alluded to the "State 51" concept in relation to Canada and Greenland. He even expressed willingness to purchase Greenland, citing its importance to U.S. national security.

Delcy is doing a fantastic job.

— Donald TrumpHis comment on the performance of Venezuela's interim leader.
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Originally published by Diario Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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