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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Owen Scott

Trump renews call for Venezuela to become 51st State after baseball win over US

Venezuela United States Baseball Donald Trump Delcy Rodríguez
  • Venezuela secured a 3-2 victory over the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic final at Miami’s LoanDepot Park.
  • Following Venezuela's win, Donald Trump reiterated his call for the country to become the 51st US state, posting "Statehood!!!" on Truth Social.
  • This statement followed an earlier suggestion from Trump for "Statehood, #51" after Venezuela's semi-final triumph.
  • Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s acting president, celebrated the team's success, declaring it a victory of "passion, talent, and unity" and announcing March 18 as a National Day of Jubilation.
  • Trump has previously praised Rodríguez's leadership, despite having orchestrated a military operation in January that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores.

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Trump doubles down on ‘Statehood!’ claim as Venezuela defeats the US to win World Baseball Classic

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