Trump Turns to Socialist Venezuela As Gas Prices Bite Ahead of Midterms
Trump welcomes 1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil as high gas prices remain a concern for voters ahead of the midterms.
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Trump welcomes 1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil as high gas prices remain a concern for voters ahead of the midterms.
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