Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Donald Trump Floats Venezuela Becoming 51st State

President Donald Trump has floated the idea of Venezuela becoming America's 51st state, saying "good things are happening" there.

Posted by LampLighter at 02:37 PM | 6 COMMENTS | permalink

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... Trump made the remarks while celebrating Venezuela's win against Italy in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) tournament.

"Wow! Venezuela defeated Italy tonight, 4-2, in the WBC (Baseball!) Semifinal. They are looking really great. Good things are happening to Venezuela lately! I wonder what this magic is all about? STATEHOOD, #51, ANYONE?," he wrote on Truth Social.

Why It Matters

Trump's remark came amid an ongoing U.S. role in Venezuela following the January seizure of former President Nicols Maduro and Washington's coordination with acting President Delcy Rodrguez, raising fresh questions about American oversight, oil policy and regional sovereignty.

The suggestion also echoes Trump's broader interest in expanding U.S. territory " he previously said he wanted Canada to become America's 51st state and has repeatedly pushed to acquire Greenland, straining ties with Denmark and fueling a snap election in Copenhagen. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-17 02:38 PM

@#1 ... The suggestion also echoes Trump's broader interest in expanding U.S. territory ...

Also... Cuba ...

Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as island reels from oil embargo
www.japantimes.co.jp

... U.S. President Donald Trump vowed Monday to "take" Cuba as the communist island plunged into darkness under a total power blackout linked to a crippling oil embargo imposed by Washington.

After nearly seven decades defying the United States, Havana's communist authorities are under massive pressure from a Trump administration determined to make history.

"You know, all my life I've been hearing about the United States and Cuba. When will the United States do it?" Trump told reporters at the White House.

"I do believe I'll be ... having the honor of taking Cuba," Trump said.

"Whether I free it, take it -- think I could do anything I want with it, you want to know the truth. They're a very weakened nation right now."

It was one of Trump's most explicit threats and came as the Caribbean island of 9.6 million people grappled with yet another major power cut. ...


#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-17 02:41 PM

Trump is a Rabid Dog.

He's actually lost it.

Only Military Defeat will stop him

Americans are Too Shallow and Self Absorbed to Stand Up against this.

This is what happens when a Trillion Dollar Military becomes the Toy of a Deranged Imbecile and the Nation Just Goes Along with It.

AMERICAN Exceptionalism?

Exceptionally Evil, Exceptionally Self Absorbed.

GOTTA SUPPORT THE TROOPS!!

#3 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-03-17 03:30 PM

"Donald Trump Floats Venezuela Becoming 51st State"

No more Canada? I was counting on upping my poutine intake! (Note to mentally challenged bleeper: poutine is not a dirty word)

#4 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-17 04:41 PM

Pretty Sure Puerto Rico and DC would like a word.

#5 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-03-17 05:07 PM

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#6 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-03-17 05:19 PM

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