Donald Trump made a significant mistake when he read aloud a private note from Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a press briefing. The slip distracted from serious discussion about Venezuela’s oil reserves and U.S. strategic interests following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. By publicly revealing an internal message about Chevron, Trump exposed behind-the-scenes coordination that was not meant for reporters. The moment undermined the discipline and credibility of the administration’s messaging at a critical geopolitical moment.
