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Trump Defends Venezuela Strikes, Discusses Putin Attack and Drug Smuggling

Forbes Breaking NewsJanuary 5, 20263 min34,558 views
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Venezuela and US Military Action

  • 🎯 The US military allegedly conducted strikes on a facility in Venezuela, though the specific entity responsible is not explicitly confirmed.
  • ⚠️ President Trump stated he spoke with Maduro recently, but noted that little comes from these conversations.

Venezuela's Impact on the US

  • 💊 Venezuela is accused of sending billions of dollars in drugs and hundreds of thousands of people from jails, prisons, and mental institutions into the US.
  • 🔪 The gang "Trend Ragua" is highlighted for extreme violence, including dismemberment, with instances reported in Colorado.
  • 🚢 A significant success is noted, with 97% of drugs coming in by sea being stopped, saving an estimated 25,000 American lives per boat intercepted.

Alleged Attack on Putin's Residence

  • 🇷🇺 President Trump expressed disapproval of an alleged strike on President Putin's residence, stating he learned about it directly from Putin.
  • ⚡ He emphasized that the timing is not right for such actions, especially during a delicate period, and that he was angered by the news.
  • ❓ When questioned about US intelligence services monitoring the region, Trump suggested that the attack might not have happened, but acknowledged Putin's account.
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VenezuelaUS Military StrikesNicolas MaduroDrug SmugglingGang ViolenceVladimir PutinPutin Residence AttackUS IntelligenceMaritime Drug Interdiction
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