Trump likely to bar Exxon from Venezuela oil investment: 'They're playing too cute'

President Donald Trump told reporters he may exclude Exxon Mobil from his coordinated effort to provide security guarantees for American oil companies in Venezuela following their response to his administration's offer.

"I didn't like Exxon's response. We have so many that want it. I'd probably be inclined to keep Exxon out. I didn't like their response, they're playing too cute," Trump said.

Following the U.S.'s capture of former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, Trump has been vocal about the increased investment opportunities for American oil companies in Venezuela, a country with hundreds of billions of barrels in untapped oil reserves.