Delcy Rodríguez rejects Trump's idea of making Venezuela the 51st state: 'That is not foreseen'
Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, rejected on Monday the statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, who assured that he "seriously considers" making Venezuela the 51st state of the American Union. During statements offered to Venezuelan media from The Hague, Netherlands, Rodríguez categorically ruled out any possibility of annexation of the South American country to U.S. territory. [...]
TL;DR
- Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, rejected Donald Trump's statement about making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state.
- Rodríguez stated that such an annexation is not foreseen and would never be considered.
- She emphasized Venezuela's strong commitment to its independence and historical struggle for freedom.
- The Venezuelan leader asserted that Venezuelans love their independence and have a history of fighting to be a free country.