Trump says he’s ‘inclined to keep Exxon out’ of Venezuela after CEO’s skepticism

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Search ResultsSymbolsNo results foundAll NewsArticlesVideoPodcasts0 ResultsNo Results FoundAuthorsNo results foundSectionsNo results foundColumnsNo results foundPublished: Jan. 11, 2026 at 10:59 p.m. ETPresident Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn after landing at the White House on Sunday night.Photo: Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to exclude Exxon Mobil from any oil deals in Venezuela, after the oil giant apparently didn’t display enough enthusiasm during a Friday meeting at the White House.“I’d probably be inclined to keep Exxon out,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One on Sunday evening while traveling back to Washington from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. “I didn’t like their response. They’re playing too cute.”About the AuthorPartner CenterMost PopularIntraday Data provided byFACTSET and subject to terms of use. Historical and current end-of-day data provided by FACTSET. All quotes are in local exchange time. Real-time last sale data for U.S. stock quotes reflect trades reported through Nasdaq only. Intraday data delayed at least 15 minutes or per exchange requirements.