# Trump ally defends Venezuela oil deal amid ‘gunpoint diplomacy’ criticism

https://mins.news/en/item/42198

- The Guardian, 2026-09-02 14:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/02/venezuela-oil-deal-trump-chris-wright

> US energy secretary Chris Wright rejects claims that Washington is trying to seize Venezuela’s oil, describing Donald Trump’s agreement with interim leaders as a historic transformation in bilateral relations. Critics argue the deal reflects “gunpoint diplomacy” and fear its benefits could discourage Trump from pressing for a democratic transition or new presidential elections.

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