Donald Trump has said he might block ExxonMobil from investing in Venezuela after the oil company’s chief executive called the country “uninvestable” during a White House meeting last week.

Darren Woods told the US president that Venezuela would need to change its laws before it could be an attractive investment opportunity, during the high-profile meeting on Friday with at least 17 other oil executives.

Woods’ sceptical remarks quickly emerged as the dominant headline, undercutting the White House’s hopes of building momentum from its engagement with the world’s most prominent oil executives.

"I didn’t like Exxon’s response,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One on his way back to Washington on Sunday. “I’ll probably be inclined to keep Exxon out. I didn’t like their response. They’re playing too cute.”

Exxon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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        Yes, and I’m so tired of hearing people blame every political illness on the older generations.
        In the 70’s we had peace movements and protests to make a better world like nothing you see today.
        As I see it, it’s the young generations that are failing today. There is no idealism, no goals for a better future that they fight for.

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          The R/D split is only like 53/47 for the baby boomers. It’s not like they’re a solid red demographic.