US President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order on January 10, 2026, declaring a national emergency aimed at safeguarding Venezuelan oil revenue held in US Treasury accounts. This measure is intended to protect these funds from potential attachment or judicial processes by creditors. The White House indicated that this action serves to prevent the seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue that could undermine critical US efforts to ensure economic and political stability in Venezuela. This executive order follows the hypothetical ouster of Nicolás Maduro and a subsequent meeting where Trump urged senior oil executives to invest in Venezuela. While the country holds significant oil reserves, years of underinvestment and sanctions have severely hampered its production. The order is explicitly designed to advance US foreign policy objectives, ensuring these funds are preserved for a future, stable Venezuelan government, rather than being claimed by private entities. The measure differentiates from prior actions, such as the August 2019 executive order that broadly froze Venezuelan government assets to exert pressure on the Maduro regime. This latest order focuses on preserving assets for Venezuela's reconstruction and attracting foreign investment.