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Media reports claimed Trump’s team was ready to hit military targets inside Venezuela. The White House says not so fast.
🇺🇸 What Happened
The Wall Street Journal and Miami Herald reported that the administration had identified and might soon strike drug trafficking targets inside Venezuela.
The White House quickly shot back: Unnamed sources do not know what they are talking about.
🕵️ The Pushback
Press Secretary Anna Kelly said any Venezuela policy updates come directly from the President.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Miami Herald story fake, accusing the outlet of being duped by bad intel.
⚔️ The Bigger Picture
Trump has approved naval operations against drug boats in Latin America, at least 14 strikes since September.
He has also deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford to the region, giving him more firepower if he chooses to expand operations.
đź’¬ Why Venezuela
The US does not recognize Nicolás Maduro as a legitimate president, accusing him of running the Cartel de los Soles.
The State Department bounty for Maduro’s capture now stands at 50 million dollars. Trump’s team says the mission is about stopping narco trafficking, not regime change.
🏛️ The Politics at Home
Senators Rand Paul, Tim Kaine, and Adam Schiff introduced a resolution to block US forces from entering Venezuela without congressional approval.
Trump’s allies argue that deterrence works best when enemies cannot predict the next move.
🧠The Bottom Line
Washington journalists may love anonymous leaks, but the administration’s message is clear. Venezuela is watching, and so is the world. Should the US hit foreign targets tied to cartels even if it risks a larger conflict?
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