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Eugene

(67,284 posts) Wed May 13, 2026, 05:06 PM 13 hrs ago

Trump doubles down on Venezuela being the '51st State' in post

Source: USA Today

Trump doubles down on Venezuela being the '51st State' in post

Fernando Cervantes Jr.
USA TODAY
May 13, 2026, 4:12 p.m. ET

President Donald Trump doubled down on his comment that he's "seriously considering" making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state, posting a map of the oil-rich country with an American flag.

In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, May 12, as Trump was en route to China for a high-stakes summit with President Xi Jinping, the president posted a map of Venezuela with an inset American flag and the caption “51st State.” The White House also shared a screenshot of Trump's post on X.

Trump’s post came roughly 24 hours after he told Fox News correspondent John Roberts on Monday, May 11, that he was now “seriously considering a move to make Venezuela the 51st state.”

President Donald Trump doubled down on his comment that he's "seriously considering" making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state, posting a map of the oil-rich country with an American flag.

In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, May 12, as Trump was en route to China for a high-stakes summit with President Xi Jinping, the president posted a map of Venezuela with an inset American flag and the caption “51st State.” The White House also shared a screenshot of Trump's post on X.

Trump’s post came roughly 24 hours after he told Fox News correspondent John Roberts on Monday, May 11, that he was now “seriously considering a move to make Venezuela the 51st state.”

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Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/13/trump-venezuela-51st-us-state/90064907007/

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Trump doubles down on Venezuela being the '51st State' in post (Original Post) Eugene 13 hrs ago OP

Does the Republican party really support adding 22.6 million Spanish speaking voters CanonRay 13 hrs ago #1

Any mention of EPSTEIN? usonian 12 hrs ago #2

Replete with 23 built in states. That's 46 more no votes against Trump. GreenWave 12 hrs ago #3

I'm confused. Wasn't Canada the 51st state? Jerry2144 12 hrs ago #4

They can stand in line... LakeVermilion 12 hrs ago #5

I can't keep track of all the nations Moron says Jerry2144 10 hrs ago #6

CanonRay

(16,246 posts)

1. Does the Republican party really support adding 22.6 million Spanish speaking voters

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Wed May 13, 2026, 05:17 PM

13 hrs ago

almost none of which will vote for Trump? Or wouldn't they get to vote?

usonian

(26,520 posts)

2. Any mention of EPSTEIN?

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Wed May 13, 2026, 05:21 PM

12 hrs ago

1. It's a long process.
https://www.enotes.com/topics/northwest-ordinance-1787/questions/what-six-key-steps-attaining-statehood-621555

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 outlined key steps for attaining statehood. First, the U.S. must gain control of the territory. Second, the people of the territory vote to start the statehood process. Third, they petition Congress for consideration. Fourth, they draft a state constitution that aligns with the U.S. Constitution. Fifth, Congress approves the request. Finally, the President signs off on the action. These steps allow a territory to become a state.

2. How about USONA?
United States of North America

Magamerica would have TWO votes, as many just like the others have, and just like states have now.

Maga, the TINY MINORITY will ask the courts for protection.

FAFO, morans.