US-Venezuela Oil Developments: White House Meeting Today On January 9, 2026, President Trump met with executives from major U.S. oil companies (including ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips) at the White House to discuss potential investments in Venezuela's oil sector. This follows recent U.S. actions after the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro, with plans mentioned for up to $100 billion in private investment to revive infrastructure and boost production. Venezuela holds some of th