Former U.S. President Donald Trump unexpectedly became the center of attention during a White House press event on January 9, 2026, not because of a policy announcement or sharp exchange with reporters, but due to a small, unscripted moment that quickly overshadowed the meeting’s intended focus.
The event was organized as a formal discussion on American energy strategy, bringing together senior administration figures and top executives from major energy companies. The agenda centered on global supply stability, foreign investment, and renewed interest in Venezuela’s oil sector as geopolitical and economic pressures continued to reshape energy markets. It was meant to be technical, deliberate, and tightly controlled. Continue reading…