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Claimant: Donald Trump
Claim: Venezuela “stole” U.S. oil in the past.
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: Venezuela nationalized its oil industry in the 1970s after decades of foreign-company dominance. U.S. companies operating there were compensated, and the process followed domestic law. Describing this as “stealing” removes key legal and historical context.
Date: 01/05/2026
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Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check