By — Matthew Lee, Associated Press Matthew Lee, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-says-venezuela-sent-him-1-million-barrels-of-oil-as-a-gift Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump says Venezuela sent him 1 million barrels of oil as a 'gift' Politics Oct 27, 2026 2:41 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday plan to show off a newly arrived oil tanker filled with Venezuelan crude to be processed in Texas refineries, according to a congressional aide and two U.S. officials. Watch Trump's remarks en route to Texas in the video player above. The visit to Port Arthur, Texas, comes on the same day that Trump is campaigning in the state for Republican candidates in the midterms. WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns for Ken Paxton at rallies in Texas The president has rallies scheduled in Corpus Christi and Lubbock. Trump is trying to shore up support for U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who is locked in a tight race with Democratic candidate James Talarico. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. It's not clear whether Rubio, who also serves as Trump's national security adviser, would take part in any campaign events. But it's the first time that he's hitting the road with Trump as the president barnstorms the country. The two U.S. officials and the congressional aide spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss Rubio's plans before they were publicly announced. READ MORE: Venezuela's opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile It's highly unusual for the nation's top diplomat to participate in political travel. Rubio's trip would be the latest example of how Trump's second presidency has blurred the lines between governing and campaigning. Attorney General Todd Blanche has already been appearing at rallies alongside Republican candidates. Rubio previously ran for president in 2016 and is considered a top prospect in 2028. He has not said whether he will run, and his political activities have been limited since becoming secretary of state. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Matthew Lee, Associated Press Matthew Lee, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday plan to show off a newly arrived oil tanker filled with Venezuelan crude to be processed in Texas refineries, according to a congressional aide and two U.S. officials. Watch Trump's remarks en route to Texas in the video player above. The visit to Port Arthur, Texas, comes on the same day that Trump is campaigning in the state for Republican candidates in the midterms. WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns for Ken Paxton at rallies in Texas The president has rallies scheduled in Corpus Christi and Lubbock. Trump is trying to shore up support for U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who is locked in a tight race with Democratic candidate James Talarico. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. It's not clear whether Rubio, who also serves as Trump's national security adviser, would take part in any campaign events. But it's the first time that he's hitting the road with Trump as the president barnstorms the country. The two U.S. officials and the congressional aide spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss Rubio's plans before they were publicly announced. READ MORE: Venezuela's opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile It's highly unusual for the nation's top diplomat to participate in political travel. Rubio's trip would be the latest example of how Trump's second presidency has blurred the lines between governing and campaigning. Attorney General Todd Blanche has already been appearing at rallies alongside Republican candidates. Rubio previously ran for president in 2016 and is considered a top prospect in 2028. He has not said whether he will run, and his political activities have been limited since becoming secretary of state. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now