U. S. Oil Giants Left in the Dark on Venezuela Plans

Big oil companies in the U. S. were not in the loop when the Trump administration made moves in Venezuela. Exxon, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron were not told about the plans to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This is interesting because President Trump said he had talked to these companies before and after Maduro's capture. Four people who work in the oil industry said none of these companies had any chats with the White House. They also said they had no idea about the operation to seize Maduro. This is a big deal because it shows a disconnect between the government and these major companies.The White House did not say anything when asked about this. It's odd that the president would say he talked to these companies when they say they had no idea what was going on. This situation raises questions about how much the government talks to big businesses before making big moves. It's also a reminder that even big companies can be left out of the loop on important decisions.