Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Trump Says Venezuela Not Ready For Elections
President Trump said Venezuela isn't ready for elections yet, but things are getting better.
He thinks the acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, is doing a good job.
Trump also talked about how the US is helping Venezuela with its oil industry.
He said the US is taking some oil for their efforts.
Maduro, the old leader, is going to trial in the US next year.
Some people think the US is helping, but others think the US is just trying to control Venezuela's resources.
President Trump stated that Venezuela is not ready for elections yet.
Trump praised acting president Delcy Rodriguez for her work.
The US is involved in Venezuela's oil industry, taking some oil for their efforts.
Maduro is set to go on trial in the US next year.
The 2024 presidential elections in Venezuela were controversial and not recognized by the US, EU, and Latin American countries.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
- What
- US President Donald Trump stated that Venezuela is not ready for elections and praised the acting president's work.
- When
- The statement was made on a Friday, more than seven months after the US military operation that removed Maduro.
- Where
- The statement was made in the Oval Office.
- Why
- Trump believes that Venezuela needs more time to prepare for elections and that the US is helping the country economically.
US Government
Venezuela's Opposition
Election Readiness
US Government
Venezuela is not ready for elections yet, but progress has been made.
Venezuela's Opposition
Venezuela should hold elections as soon as possible to restore democracy.
US Involvement in Venezuela
US Government
The US is helping Venezuela by bringing economic benefits and stabilizing the oil industry.
Venezuela's Opposition
The US intervention is seen as a violation of Venezuela's sovereignty and a means to control its resources.
- Current Leader
- Delcy Rodriguez (Acting President)
- Previous Leader
- Nicolas Maduro
- US Military Operation
- January 3, 2024
- Maduro's Trial
- Scheduled for 2025 in the United States
- Controversial Elections
- 2024 Presidential Elections returned Maduro to power, not recognized by the US, EU, and Latin American countries