
Trump Shocks the World Defying Critics to Shield Venezuelan Oil from Legal Raiders — What’s Next?
President Trump has issued a decisive executive order protecting Venezuelan oil revenues held in U.S. accounts from creditor lawsuits and legal claims, ensuring these funds serve America's strategic interests following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro. Signed on January 9, 2026, the order declares a national emergency, shielding the assets as sovereign property under U.S. More




