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At a Texas rally, President Trump promoted a deal involving Venezuelan oil and again suggested Venezuela could become a U.S. state. PBS NewsHour reported that a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude had arrived for processing at Texas refineries; the supplied articles do not establish the deal’s terms or confirm Trump’s “gift” characterization.
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The reported shipment connects Venezuelan crude to Texas refineries, but the articles provide no details on its volume beyond Trump’s claim or on the deal’s financial terms. Refiners and other businesses involved in processing or trading the oil could be affected.