Trump confirms U.S. strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat
Summary
The U.S. Navy conducted a strike on a boat in the Caribbean that the U.S. claims was carrying drugs from Venezuela. President Trump confirmed the attack and mentioned that it targeted a group linked to a Venezuelan gang. Tensions are rising between the U.S. and Venezuela, as both countries prepare for potential conflict.Key Facts
- The U.S. Navy struck a boat in the southern Caribbean, which was allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela.
- President Trump confirmed the strike and said it targeted members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the operation a "lethal strike" against a narco-terrorist organization.
- Eleven people were reportedly killed in the strike.
- The U.S. deployed more naval forces near Venezuela recently, following orders from President Trump to combat drug cartels.
- The U.S. accuses Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of leading a drug cartel.
- Venezuela's President Maduro claims the U.S. military presence is an attempt to overthrow his government, and he has mobilized militia members.
- President Maduro was re-elected in an election criticized as unfair in January 2025.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
