Fox & Friends/Fox News A Fox News host joked on air that a television drama had effectively turned him into an authority on the oil business, as discussion turned to the real reason behind President Donald Trump’s interest in Venezuela. The comment came during a broader exchange about American oil interests abroad , as Trump has pushed an energy-focused approach toward Venezuela, where U.S. companies have long tangled with the government over assets and compensation. Speaking on Fox and Friends on Monday morning, Brian Kilmeade ran through the status of major oil companies that once operated in the country. Read more at The Daily Beast.