Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods' emergence as an unofficial industry spokesman has put him at odds with Trump with his frank talk over Venezuela.

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His comments come shortly after Exxon CEO Darren Woods said the Venezuelan market is "uninvestable" in its current state.

Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods' emergence as an unofficial industry spokesman has put him at odds with Trump with his frank talk over Venezuela.