Donald J.Trump pledges U.S. aid to Venezuela after two major earthquakes

says he has instructed all government agencies to prepare for rapid deployment of humanitarian assistance following devastating quakes.

First Published: June 25, 2026, 3:54 AM EST

WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump pledged United States assistance to Venezuela after two major earthquakes caused widespread devastation and deaths, on a Truth Social post on June 24, 2026 at 10:45 PM EST.

Here is the full post (see truthsocial.com): “The two major earthquakes that just hit the great people of Venezuela are both massive in scale and have left a devastating number of deaths. The U.S.A. stands ready, willing, and able to help! I have instructed all agencies of our government to get ready to move quickly. We will be there for our new and great friends. Early reports are not good!!!President DJT”

Trump described the two earthquakes as “massive in scale” and said early reports indicated severe casualties. He called the Venezuelan people “our new and great friends,” a phrase that could signal a shift in the diplomatic posture between Washington and Caracas (see truthsocial).

The president said he had directed all federal agencies to prepare for a rapid response. The directive suggests the administration intends to deploy humanitarian resources, though no specific aid packages or timelines were announced in the post.

The offer of assistance carries diplomatic weight given the historically strained relationship between the United States and Venezuela. Washington and Caracas have clashed for years over sanctions, oil policy, and political governance. Trump’s characterization of Venezuelans as “great friends” marks a notable departure from prior rhetoric and could open a new chapter in bilateral engagement.

No official casualty figures or damage assessments from Venezuelan authorities were available at the time of the post. International seismological agencies had not yet issued comprehensive reports on the magnitude or epicenter locations of the two earthquakes.

In the last 30 days, 87 of 644 Trump posts on Truth Social addressed the topic of foreign policy, according to Zenger analysis. The frequency underscores how central international affairs have become to the president’s public messaging on the platform.