Trump's comments hint at making Venezuela the '51st state' of the US, new controversy


Published: 03:21 14 May 2026
Donald Trump is at the center of controversy again. After his controversial comments about Canada and Greenland, this time he has raised the possibility of making Venezuela the '51st state' of the US. His recent comments have created a lot of discussion in the international arena.
The incident began with a post made by Trump on his social media account Truth Social
. On his way to a high-level meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, he shared a map of Venezuela, which uses the symbol of the US flag. After the post was published, various explanations and speculations started in social and political circles.
Later, in an interview with Fox News
, Trump said that he was 'seriously considering' adding Venezuela as a new state of the US. Such comments of his have created new controversy among supporters and critics. Analysts say the comments are a continuation of Trump's previous regional expansionist rhetoric.
The discussion comes at a time when there is a lot of news and rumors about political unrest in Venezuela. However, it is worth noting that some of the claims made in the information presented, such as the arrest of Nicolas Maduro in a US operation, are very large and require verification. It is important to confirm such information from reliable international sources.
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