US President Trump says 'cancelled' second attacks on Venezuela: ‘Because of the…’

"At least 100 Billion Dollars will be invested by BIG OIL, all of whom I will be meeting with today at The White House," Trump said.

Updated on: Jan 9, 2026, 16:11:44 IST

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US President Donald Trump on Friday said he cancelled a second wave of attacks on Venezuela after it began releasing "large numbers" of political prisoners this week.

US President Donald Trump said he has cancelled a second wave of attacks on Venezuela. (REUTERS)

"Venezuela is releasing large numbers of political prisoners as a sign of "Seeking Peace." This is a very important and smart gesture. The USA and Venezuela are working well together... Because of this cooperation, I have cancelled the previously expected second Wave of Attacks," he said on his Truth platform.

"At least 100 Billion Dollars will be invested by BIG OIL, all of whom I will be meeting with today at The White House," he added.

Venezuela on Thursday released a number of imprisoned high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists, in what the government described as a gesture to “seek peace”.

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The move by the Venezuelan government comes less than a week after former President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces to face drug-trafficking charges.

Trump, in the interview on Fox News, praised the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez, saying, “they've been great. ... Everything we’ve wanted, they’ve given us.”

Jorge Rodríguez, brother of the acting president and head of Venezuela's National Assembly, said a “significant number” of people would be freed. However, it was still not clear how many people would be released.

The US government and Venezuela's opposition have long demanded the widespread release of imprisoned politicians, critics and members of civil society. The Venezuelan government insists it does not hold prisoners for political reasons.

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