Trump Loves Venezuela’s Baseball Victory—Also Thinks They’d Look Good on the Map [WATCH]

Venezuela’s national baseball team advanced to the World Baseball Classic championship game after defeating Italy 4-2 in the semifinal round on Monday night, setting up a matchup against Team USA in Miami, Florida, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

The game turned in the seventh inning when Venezuela erased a one-run deficit by scoring three runs with two outs. The rally proved decisive, as the team held on for the 4-2 victory.

Closer Daniel Palencia finished the game by striking out the final two hitters.

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The win sends Venezuela to its first World Baseball Classic final, which is scheduled to take place at loanDepot Park in Miami.

Following the victory, President Donald Trump responded publicly, commenting on the team’s performance and broader developments involving the country.

“Wow! Venezuela defeated Italy tonight, 4-2, in the WBC (Baseball!) Semifinal. They are looking really great. Good things are happening to Venezuela lately! I wonder what this magic is all about? STATEHOOD, #51, ANYONE? President DONALD J. TRUMP,” Trump said.

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The remarks came in the context of recent developments involving Venezuela, including a U.S. military operation earlier this year.

According to reports, U.S. forces entered Venezuela on January 3 and captured Nicolas Maduro within hours while sustaining no losses.

Trump’s comments about “statehood” follow previous statements in which he has suggested the possibility of adding new states to the United States.

In the past, Trump has referenced Canada and Greenland in similar discussions. More recently, he has also discussed the idea of taking control of Cuba following the war in Iran.

Venezuela’s victory over Italy capped a strong run in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where the team has advanced through multiple rounds to reach the championship game.

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TEAM VENEZUELA IS HEADING TO THE #WORLDBASEBALLCLASSIC FINAL FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! pic.twitter.com/Ulmy4XqqVK

— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 17, 2026

The final against Team USA marks a significant milestone, as Venezuela seeks its first title in the tournament.

The championship game will be played in Miami, a city with a large Venezuelan population and a frequent host of international baseball events.

The tournament itself, which began earlier in March, features 20 national teams competing across multiple host cities, with the final rounds taking place in Miami.

Trump’s reaction to the game quickly drew attention online, as his comments tied a major international sporting event to broader geopolitical themes.

The combination of Venezuela’s on-field success and recent political developments has placed the country at the center of both sports and international discussions.

Venezuela and the United States are set to face off in the championship game, with the winner claiming the 2026 World Baseball Classic title.

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