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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 under domestic law and compensated foreign companies, including U.S. firms. Describing the nationalization as “stealing” removes key legal and historical context.
Date: 01/08/2026
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Last Updated on January 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check