Trump showcases Venezuelan oil as he seeks to rally voters in Texas
US President Donald Trump is seeking to highlight the Venezuela operation to rally voters in Texas. The war with Iran has made affordability a key issue in the midterm campaign.
US President Donald Trump is trying to energise voters in the state of Texas by showcasing Venezuelan oil and the American operation in Venezuela, Al Jazeera reported on 27 October.
The move comes as the war with Iran has made affordability, meaning people's ability to cover everyday costs, one of the central issues in the US midterm elections. The midterms are the elections to the US Congress that take place between presidential votes.
The source says only that the president is displaying Venezuelan oil and seeking to win over voters in Texas. It gives no further details on how the operation unfolded, the volumes of oil involved or the programme of the event.
