Trump administration pledges $150M in aid, deploys Navy warships after deadly Venezuela earthquakes
The Trump administration has pledged $150 million in aid to Venezuela after a series of deadly earthquakes. The earthquakes, which occurred on June 24, 2026, left at least 235 people dead and over 940 injured. The US has deployed Navy warships and search and rescue teams to assist in the relief efforts.
- ▪The Trump administration has pledged $150 million in aid to Venezuela after the earthquakes.
- ▪The earthquakes left at least 235 people dead and over 940 injured.
- ▪The US has deployed Navy warships, including the USS Fort Lauderdale and the USS Billings, to assist in the relief efforts.
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Global Earthquakes Trump administration pledges $150M in aid, deploys Navy warships after deadly Venezuela earthquakes The rare earthquake 'doublet' turned La Guaira into a disaster zone and forced closure of Simón Bolívar International Airport By Alexandra Koch Fox News Published June 25, 2026 10:20pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Secretary Rubio details US aid to Venezuela after earthquakes Secretary Rubio, in Manama, Bahrain, outlines the comprehensive U.S. government response to the devastating back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela. He confirms immediate deployment of search and rescue teams, medical resources and humanitarian assistance, emphasizing the urgency to save lives.
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