Trump makes a wild claim about Venezuela becoming 51st state - after a baseball game

President Trump has threatened to annex several other countries and regions in recent months, including Canada and Greenland

17 Mar, 09:49 — 17 Mar, 10:43

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This story is significant as it involves a former U.S. President making an unusual and potentially controversial statement about international relations and sovereignty. Such claims, even if made in jest or as hyperbole, can draw attention and spark debate about foreign policy and diplomatic norms.

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Donald Trump posted on Truth Social about Venezuela becoming the 51st state
The post was made after Venezuela won a World Baseball Classic semifinal game

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Donald Trump made a claim about Venezuela becoming the 51st state.

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The claim was made on Truth Social.

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The post followed Venezuela's victory over Italy in a World Baseball Classic semifinal.

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Trump has threatened to annex other countries and regions, including Canada and Greenland, in recent months.

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Trump's past threats to annex other countries like Canada and Greenland

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Fox NewsMixed23d ago

Trump teases Venezuela as 51st state after team advances to World Baseball Classic final

President Donald Trump weighed in on Truth Social after Venzuela came back to defeat Italy in the World Baseball Classic semifinal on Monday night.

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The IndependentMostly Factual23d ago