US President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of establishing an American military base in Venezuela. According to him, the two countries currently enjoy good relations, reports infohub.kz.
The question was posed to the American leader by journalists at the White House: whether the US is considering building a military base in Venezuela or South America.
"We're looking at the possibility of doing a lot of different things. As you know, we have a very good relationship (with Venezuela — ed.)," RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
The White House chief also said that the people of Venezuela are happy, and so is he.
Recall that Donald Trump recently announced the conclusion of the "largest oil deal in world history" with Venezuela. Later, Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, in an address to the nation, spoke about the country's revenue under the oil agreement with the US.
After the deal was struck, Trump said that Venezuelan oil would replenish US strategic reserves. He called it a "gift to the American people."
Trump also said recently that thanks to control over Venezuela, the US will soon fill its national reserves.