The Trump administration this year revoked Chevron's Biden-era license to pump oil in Venezuela, saying that Maduro was not legitimately elected and had refused to accept deportation flights, the Wall Street Journal reported. The move was championed by critics of Maduro's government, including Rubio.

Trump backs Chevron's return to Venezuela oil fields, challenging GOP critics and reversing policy, as U.S. negotiates prisoner releases and limits Maduro's profits.