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US President Donald Trump reacted to Venezuela's victory over Italy in the World Baseball Classic semifinals, ironically suggesting that the Latin American country could become the "51st state".
Wow! Venezuela defeated Italy 4-2 tonight in the WBC (baseball). They are really playing very well. Good things are happening to Venezuela lately
"Wow! Venezuela defeated Italy 4-2 in the WBC (baseball) tonight. They are playing really well. Lately good things are happening to Venezuela. I wonder what this magic is all about... 51st state?" Trump said in a message on Truth Social, his social network.
I wonder what this magic is due to... 51st state?
After overcoming Italy, Venezuela will face the United States in the final of the World Baseball Classic, a game that will be played at LoanDepot Park in Miami.
On March 5, the US State Department announced that it had agreed with the interim authorities in Venezuela to "restore diplomatic and consular relations", two months after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an operation ordered by Trump.
Subsequently, on October 10, the State Department notified the New York court hearing the case against Maduro that it formally recognized Delcy Rodriguez as head of state