Trump says he doubts US will go to war with Venezuela
Summary
President Donald Trump expressed doubt that the US will go to war with Venezuela. He mentioned US military actions in the Caribbean are mainly focusing on stopping drug smuggling, although the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sees these actions as an attempt to undermine his leadership. Trump avoided confirming any potential land strikes but highlighted problems related to drug trafficking linked to Venezuela.Key Facts
- President Trump doubts the US will start a war with Venezuela.
- US military is targeting boats in the Caribbean to stop drug smuggling.
- US actions in the Caribbean have reportedly resulted in 64 deaths since early September.
- President Trump stated these military actions aim to combat drug issues, not to remove Maduro.
- Trump did not definitively rule out possible military actions on Venezuelan land.
- Nicolas Maduro claims the US is trying to destabilize his government.
- Trump mentioned the presence of international gangs, including the Tren de Aragua from Venezuela.
- Trump resolved a lawsuit with CBS's parent company, with a settlement benefiting his future presidential library.
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