“Today, the United States of America, in coordination with the Interim Authorities of Venezuela, seized an oil tanker which departed Venezuela without our approval. This tanker is now on its way back to Venezuela, and the oil will be sold through the GREAT Energy Deal, which we have created for such sales. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post correctly states that the United States, in conjunction with Venezuelan Interim Authorities, seized a Venezuelan oil tanker that had departed without U.S. approval. The existence of a U.S.-Venezuela energy deal (“GREAT Energy Deal”) is also accurate. However, there is no evidence that the tanker or its oil is being returned to Venezuela; rather, official sources confirm…
“The largest Oil Companies in the World are coming to the White House at 2:30 P.M. Everybody wants to be there. Its too bad that the Ballroom hasnt completed because, if it were, it would be PACKED. We apologize to those Oil Companies that we cannot take today, but Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, will see them over the next week. Everyone is in daily contact. Todays meeting will almost exclusively be a discussion on Venezuelan Oil, and our longterm relationship with Venezuela, its Security, and People. A very big factor in this involvement will be the reduction of Oil Prices for the American People. Additionally, and perhaps most importantly of all, will be the stoppage of Drugs and Criminals coming into the United States of America. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary President Trump’s post accurately states that a White House meeting with major oil companies was scheduled for 2:30 PM, with the ballroom under construction and thus unavailable. Attendee lists confirm many large oil companies and U.S. officials were present, though the phrase “largest Oil Companies in the World” overstates the breadth of participation. The claim that all companies…
“I look forward to having a meeting with Gustavo Petro, the President of Colombia, in the White House, during the first week of February. I am sure it will work out very well for Colombia, and the U.S.A., but, cocaine and other drugs must be STOPPED from coming into the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post by Donald Trump claims a forthcoming White House meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, suggesting productive outcomes for both nations and highlighting the need to stop drug trafficking into the U.S. The meeting arrangement and both leaders’ focus on anti-drug cooperation are accurate and supported by official communications. However, the specified timing—”the first week of February”—cannot…
“Venezuela is releasing large numbers of political prisoners as a sign of Seeking Peace. This is a very important and smart gesture. The U.S.A. and Venezuela are working well together, especially as it pertains to rebuilding, in a much bigger, better, and more modern form, their oil and gas infrastructure. Because of this cooperation, I have cancelled the previously expected second Wave of Attacks, which looks like it will not be needed, however, all ships will stay in place for safety and security purposes. At least 100 Billion Dollars will be invested by BIG OIL, all of whom I will be meeting with today at The White House. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary President Trump’s statement that Venezuela is releasing large numbers of political prisoners is accurate per documented releases as of January 2026. The claim that the US and Venezuela are “working well together” on oil and gas infrastructure is partially true, reflecting complex and coercive negotiations rather than equal cooperation. Assertions that a second wave of attacks was cancelled…
“Over million people rally: Irans 2nd largest city under protesters control, regime forces leave:” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The post claims that over one million people rallied in Iran’s second-largest city with protesters taking control after regime forces left. Fact-checking shows Mashhad is indeed among Iran’s largest cities and that multiple sources, including a contemporary video report (Kanal13), cite over one million protesters in January 2026 and instances of security forces retreating. However, while the overall…