Trump Calls for Venezuela Statehood After Baseball Win

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   President Donald Trump posted the word "STATEHOOD!!!" with only his initials on Truth Social.

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   The post was made moments after Venezuela defeated the United States in the World Baseball Classic final.

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   Venezuela defeated Italy 4-2 in the World Baseball Classic semifinal the day before.

4. Donald Trump, President

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   "Venezuela defeated Italy tonight, 4-2, in the WBC (Baseball!) Semifinal."

5. Donald Trump, President

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   "STATEHOOD, #51, ANYONE?"

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   Venezuela defeated the United States 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic final.

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   It was Venezuela's first World Baseball Classic championship.

8. Ronald Acuña Jr., Star outfielder

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   "My country needs that championship. I just want to make my people proud. That’s what I did today."

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   Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared Wednesday a National Day of Joy and made it a non-working holiday except for essential workers.

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    Brothers Willson and William Contreras received their medals together and sang the Venezuelan anthem 'Gloria al Bravo Pueblo' at the medal ceremony.

11. Salvador Perez, Venezuelan team captain

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    "They were with us here in our hearts. The World Series, as you all know, is one of the most important championships in the major leagues, but when you fight for your country, that goes beyond. That feeling, the country where you were born and raised, the sacrifices made by our parents, those people that helped us, that’s why this means a lot to me and to Venezuela."