Former U.S. President Donald Trump drew attention during a White House press event on January 9, 2026, after inadvertently reading a private note aloud in front of reporters and senior energy executives. The moment, brief but unexpected, occurred during a formal meeting focused on U.S. energy interests and potential engagement with Venezuela’s oil sector.
The gathering brought together industry leaders to discuss strategic considerations surrounding foreign investment, supply stability, and U.S. policy in the region—topics that have regained prominence amid shifting geopolitical and economic pressures. The atmosphere was intended to be controlled and policy-driven. Continue reading…
