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

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods and President Donald Trump have clashed over the future of Venezuela’s oil industry, with the executive bluntly describing the South American nation as "uninvestable" in its current state.

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods says Venezuela remains “uninvestable,” pushing back on President Donald Trump’s push for U.S. oil companies to return to the country. Full story:

ExxonMobil's CEO calls Venezuela's oil market "uninvestable," conflicting with Trump's push for U.S. investment.

President Trump told reporters Sunday night that he was “inclined” to deny ExxonMobil any role in rebuilding Venezuela’s moribund oil industry after its CEO told him point-blank

US president says company is ‘playing too cute’ after CEO responds sceptically to his push for oil investment after deposing Nicolás Maduro

He said he may exclude the oil and gas company from Venezuelan oil activities after its chief executive publicly expressed concern with them.

Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods said on Friday the U.S. oil major is ready to evaluate a potential return to Venezuela in what would be a stunning development after its assets in the South American country were nationalized nearly 20 years ago.