Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Venezuela Oil and U.S. Energy Dominance
Podcast:The Sean Hannity Show Published On: Thu Jan 08 2026 Description: Sean Hannity reacts to President Trump’s announcement that Venezuela will turn over 30–50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the U.S., with proceeds controlled to benefit both nations. He’s joined by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, also Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council, to explain how the plan could impact U.S. refiners, global adversaries, and energy security. Burgum details why Venezuelan crude requires specific blending and logistics, and how U.S. production can replace hostile-state influence in the region. The hour connects energy policy, national security, and economic leverage in a single strategy discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.