Trump Denies Plans for Attacks on Venezuela: Could the US Resort to Military Action?
Amid escalating political and military tensions surrounding Venezuela, new statements have emerged from U.S.
President Donald Trump, asserting that the United States does not intend to carry out military operations against the country.
This stance contrasts with earlier reports published by the renowned American outlet The Wall Street Journal, which claimed that the Trump administration had identified potential military targets within Venezuela, focusing on sites allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
During a flight to Florida aboard Air Force One, journalists asked Trump whether he had made a decision regarding possible strikes.
The President dismissed these reports, stating: ‘No.
That’s not true.’ As tensions between the U.S.
and the Venezuelan government increase, it is noteworthy that the Pentagon has deployed the USS Gerald R.
Ford aircraft carrier and its air wing to the Caribbean, representing the most powerful military presence in the region.
Additionally, airstrikes targeted vessels allegedly involved in illegal drug smuggling, resulting in casualties.
Recently, strategic B-1 Lancer bombers flew near the Venezuelan coast, confirmed by flight tracking data.
Trump described these reports as ‘false’ but added: ‘We are dissatisfied with Venezuela for many reasons.
One is drugs.’ Meanwhile, discussions about covert operations, including potential CIA involvement to gather intelligence and prepare for different scenarios, continue to unfold, highlighting the tense and complex diplomatic and military situation concerning Venezuela.