Trump proposes Venezuela become 51st US state and hold gubernatorial elections

Initiative to integrate South American state

US President Donald Trump put forward the idea of Venezuela joining the United States. According to him, the country has the potential to become the 51st state of the American union.

Address to supporters in Texas

These remarks were made during the head of state's speech to his supporters in Texas. Commenting on the prospects of the South American country, Trump expressed expectations regarding its future status.

“It will become a prosperous country and, who knows, maybe one day it will become a prosperous 51st state,” he noted. (It will become a prosperous country and, who knows, maybe one day it will become a prosperous 51st state)

Change in election format

In addition to general forecasts about the state's status, Trump proposed a specific governance mechanism. Instead of traditional presidential elections, he suggested holding a vote for the position of governor in Venezuela.