Trump Says Venezuela Earthquakes Caused a Terrifying Death Toll, U.S. Ready to Help

U.S. President Donald Trump said the earthquakes that struck Venezuela overnight caused what he called an “terrifying” number of deaths, though he did not give a casualty count.

Trump said the United States is “ready and willing to help” and that he has instructed all government agencies to prepare to move quickly. “We will be there for our new and wonderful friends,” he said, adding that the initial reports are not good.

The remarks were made after the overnight quakes hit Venezuela, but Trump did not provide details on the scale of the damage or the exact situation on the ground. He offered the statement as an expression of U.S. readiness to assist if needed.