Donald Trump has once again sparked controversy after saying he is “seriously considering” turning Venezuela into the 51st state of the United States.
The statement was made during an interview with John Roberts, co-anchor of Fox News, in which Trump mentioned Venezuela’s economic potential and oil reserves as one of the reasons for considering the proposal.
“We are seriously considering a move to make Venezuela the 51st state of the United States,” the American president said while speaking with Roberts about the possibility of annexing the South American country.
The remark comes months after the major crisis involving Caracas and Washington, including the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro by American forces during a military operation carried out in early 2026.
On social media, the statement triggered a wave of ironic and critical reactions. Many users compared the comment to Trump’s previous remarks about annexing Canada and Greenland to the United States.
“Imperialism is looking very 1880 these days,” one X user wrote. “We really don’t talk enough about the fact that he is simply very, very stupid,” another jabbed. “Canada is safe from becoming our 51st state… for now,” a third internet user wrote.
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