Kimmel Mocks Trump's Venezuela Oil Proposal

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has mocked former President Donald Trump's recent claim that, if re-elected, he would take control of Venezuela's oil reserves. In a campaign speech, Trump stated he would tell Venezuela's leader, "We're going to take the oil." This refers to the country's vast, state-controlled petroleum resources. Responding on his show, Kimmel sarcastically endorsed the idea. "It's good that he'll be in charge of Venezuela's oil sales," Kimmel said. "That way we know it will be spent honestly." The joke implied criticism of Trump's business history and transparency. Venezuela's oil industry is currently under strict U.S. sanctions. Political figures are frequent targets for late-night comedy, which often uses satire to comment on policy proposals.