Could Venezuela Someday Become the 51st U.S. State?

Following recent statements by President Donald Trump about a possible annexation of Venezuela, the topic has sparked debate and divided opinions both in the United States and within the Venezuelan community.

Legally, the U.S. Constitution does provide mechanisms for annexing new territories, as occurred in the past with Alaska and Hawaii. However, for something like this to happen, there would normally need to be an agreement from the territory involved, as well as approval from Congress and the President of the United States.

Even so, many consider this to be highly unlikely at present due to political, immigration, economic, and social issues, including debates related to TPS, humanitarian parole, removals, voting rights, social benefits, and other important factors.