Trump Addresses the United States in Speech Amid Tensions with Venezuela

Donald Trump delivers a speech amid tensions with Venezuela and announces measures.

SUMMARY

Donald Trump gives a speech from the White House during a period of high tension with Venezuela, declaring Nicolás Maduro's government a terrorist organization and ordering a total blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, while also reviewing his first year in office.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Trump declares Nicolás Maduro's government a terrorist organization.
Orders a total blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers.
Speech delivered during prime time from the White House.
Review of Trump's first year in office.

CORE SUBJECT

Donald Trump's Speech Amid Tensions with Venezuela

On Wednesday, December 17, U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech from the White House during prime time for American viewers. The presidential address comes at a moment of heightened tension with Venezuela, as Trump declared Nicolás Maduro's government a "terrorist organization" and ordered a "total blockade" of Venezuelan oil tankers. The Republican is expected to review his first year back in power.

KEYWORDS

Donald Trump Venezuela Nicolás Maduro oil blockade presidential speech

MENTIONED ENTITIES 3

Donald Trump

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President of the United States

Nicolás Maduro

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President of Venezuela

White House

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Official residence of the President of the United States