09 January,2026 10:08 PM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent
US President Donald Trump. File pic
In a major shift in the US-Venezuela relations, President Donald Trump, in a post on social media, said that he has cancelled a previously planned second wave of military attacks on Venezuela. Trump further cited improved cooperation from Caracas and a series of political prisoner releases by Venezuelan authorities.
In the post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Venezuela is releasing large numbers of political prisoners as a sign of âseeking peace.'" This is a very important and smart gesture."
The President further described Venezuela's release of large numbers of political prisoners as a meaningful sign of seeking peace between the US and Venezuela, calling it a smart gesture by them amid longstanding tensions between the two nations.
Stating his views on the recent US-Venezuela conflict, Trump further wrote, "The U.S.A. and Venezuela are working well together, especially as it pertains to rebuilding, in a much bigger, better, and more modern form, their oil and gas infrastructure."
Highlighting that he has now suspended his plans for the second wave of attacks on Venezuela, Trump further wrote, "Because of this cooperation, I have cancelled the previously expected second wave of attacks, which looks like it will not be needed; however, all ships will stay in place for safety and security purposes."
The US President also revealed that at least USD 100 billion in investments from major US oil companies is expected to flow into Venezuela's energy sector. Trump further highlighted that he would meet with top oil executives at the White House later on Friday to discuss these plans.
"At least 100 billion dollars will be invested by BIG OIL, all of whom I will be meeting with today at the White House. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT," Trump added in the post on Truth Social.
Underscoring a growing emphasis on economic and geopolitical cooperation rather than military escalation, Trump's announcement of suspending the second wave of attack on Venezuela marks a notable pivot from the earlier confrontational posture taken by the US.
On Wednesday, the US President had said that Venezuela would now purchase only American-made products with the money they receive from the new oil deal.
In a different social media post, he stated that the purchases would include American agri products, medicines, medical devices and equipment to improve the electric grid and energy facilities, among other things.
