Delcy Rodriguez said Venezuela would “never” become part of the United States after President Donald Trump floated the idea of making the country the 51st state.

Trump reportedly said he was “seriously considering” turning Venezuela into the 51st U.S. state during a phone call with Fox News anchor John Roberts, citing the country’s massive oil reserves as a key reason behind the proposal.

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