President Trump Reportedly Considering Making Venezuela 51st US State

United States President Donald J. Trump is reportedly weighing a proposal to make Venezuela the 51st state of the United States, according to comments attributed to him by Fox News reporter John Roberts.

Roberts disclosed the development in a post on X, stating that Trump told him during a phone conversation that he is seriously considering such a move.

The remarks have reignited attention to Trump’s earlier comments about Venezuela becoming part of the United States, first made during the 2026 World Baseball Classic tournament. In March, after Venezuela defeated Italy 4-2 in the semi-final, Trump wrote on Truth Social: “Good things are happening to Venezuela lately. I wonder what this magic is all about? STATEHOOD, #51, ANYONE?” The following day, after Venezuela defeated the United States in the final, he posted a single word: “Statehood!!!”

Trump’s latest statement comes amid heightened US involvement in Venezuela following the capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro earlier this year. Reports indicate the United States launched airstrikes on Venezuela on January 3 before US forces apprehended Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, at the Fort Tiuna military compound in Caracas and transported them to the United States.

The US Attorney General, Pamela Bondi, has since announced the indictment of Maduro and Flores in the Southern District of New York on charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and possession of machineguns and destructive devices.

Trump’s latest remarks have also revived debate over his previous statements about expanding US territory during his second term, including taking control of Greenland and Canada. In January 2026, he reportedly shared an AI-generated image depicting an Oval Office meeting where the US flag covered Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela.

Constitutional experts note that making another country a US state would require approval from Congress as well as agreement from the country involved. The White House has not issued an official statement elaborating on Trump’s latest remarks regarding Venezuelan statehood.