• Trump states U.S. oversight of Venezuela may last for years after Maduro's removal.
• The U.S. is set to control sales of Venezuelan oil indefinitely.
• Plans include using oil revenue to purchase American-made products.
• Interim President Delcy Rodríguez claims no foreign power governs Venezuela.
• Trump is scheduled to meet with U.S. oil executives to discuss collaboration.

U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States could maintain oversight of Venezuela for an extended period, stating in an interview with The New York Times that “only time will tell” how long U.S. involvement will last after the recent operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro. Trump indicated that he expects this oversight could last “much longer” than a year, emphasizing plans to "rebuild" Venezuela in a profitable manner, particularly through its oil resources, which he noted are vital for both countries' economies according to Reuters, Anadolu Agency, and Le Monde.

In his comments, Trump revealed plans for the U.S. to acquire between 30 and 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil that had been previously under sanctions, a move aimed at stabilizing Venezuela's crumbling economy. “We’re getting oil prices down, and we’re going to be giving money to Venezuela, which they desperately need,” he said, reflecting the U.S.'s intention to control not just production but also sales of oil to ensure it only benefits American interests, according to Channel News Asia, India Times, and BBC.

Trump's administration asserted that it will dictate decisions to Venezuela's interim government, led by Maduro loyalist Delcy Rodríguez, who has publicly rejected the notion of foreign governance. “There is a stain on our relations such as had never occurred in our history,” Rodríguez said regarding the U.S. actions, despite acknowledging interactions over oil sales. The U.S. approach will reportedly involve a three-phase plan structured by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which includes long-term market access for U.S. and Western firms, as detailed by India Times and Al Jazeera.

As part of the agenda, Trump plans to engage directly with executives from major U.S. oil companies to discuss potential investments in Venezuela's oil infrastructure, despite prior hesitance from these companies. This interaction is framed within a strategy of managing Venezuela's crude sales and leveraging its oil wealth indefinitely, aligning U.S. economic interests with Venezuelan recovery efforts according to The Independent and India Times.