Trump Briefed on Potential US Military Action in Venezuela, Including Land Strikes

US Military Options Presented to President Trump

• 🎯 President Trump has been briefed by senior military officials on potential military operations inside Venezuela.
• ⚡ Options presented include land strikes, according to sources speaking to CBS News.
• 🗺️ The briefing comes after months of alleged attacks on drug boats in the Caribbean, with the latest occurring on Monday and resulting in four deaths.

Operation Southern Sphere and Military Buildup

• 🛡️ Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted about Operation Southern Sphere, stating its mission is to defend the homeland, remove narco-terrorists, and secure the hemisphere from drugs.
• 🚢 The USS Gerald Ford Carrier Strike Group has entered the region, significantly increasing the US military presence off the coast of Venezuela.
• 📈 In recent weeks, there have been approximately 20 strikes on alleged drug boats, resulting in the deaths of around 80 alleged smugglers.

Venezuela's Response and Stance

• 🚨 Venezuela has announced a massive mobilization of its troops and civilians to defend against potential US attacks, calling it an effort to confront "imperialist threats."
• ⚖️ The Trump administration does not recognize the Maduro regime as legitimate and has accused President Maduro of narco-terrorism and aligning with drug cartels.
• 🗣️ Venezuela believes the US strategy is aimed at regime change, a sentiment echoed by President Trump's response to a question about Maduro's days being numbered, where he stated, "Yeah, I think so."