Trump on Venezuela earthquakes: First reports are not good

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his country is prepared to send aid to Venezuela after two earthquakes struck the nation on Wednesday. He anticipated that initial reports on the consequences "are not good."

"The two big earthquakes that have just hit the noble people of Venezuela are of enormous magnitude and have left a devastating number of fatalities. The United States is ready, willing, and able to help!" Trump expressed in a brief message on the social network Truth. He added, "I have instructed all agencies of our government to prepare and act quickly. We will be there for our new and great friends. The first reports are not good! President DJT."

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The two big earthquakes that have just hit the noble people of Venezuela are of enormous magnitude and have left a devastating number of fatalities. The United States is ready, willing, and able to help!

The earthquakes, measuring 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude, occurred in the afternoon with only seconds separating them, causing numerous building collapses and cracked facades in Caracas. Authorities have not yet provided a report on damages or casualties, although the mayor of the Caracas municipality of Chacao, Gustavo Duque, confirmed fatalities without specifying a number. According to a projection by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquakes registered off the coast of Venezuela could result in between 10,000 and 100,000 deaths, based on the preliminary assessment of its PAGER system, which also anticipates significant economic losses.

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, declared a state of emergency following the earthquakes that affected the central part of the country. She announced the activation of the entire public and private health network across the nation.

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I have instructed all agencies of our government to prepare and act quickly. We will be there for our new and great friends. The first reports are not good!