Trump Denies Plans for Strikes on Venezuela
Washington rejects reports of planned attacks while expanding military presence and covert operations in Latin America.
Venezuela, PUREWILAYAH.COM – U.S. President Donald Trump has denied that he intends to launch strikes against Venezuela, following reports that Washington was preparing targeted operations against the South American nation under the pretext of combating alleged “narcoterrorist” activity.
Multiple Western media outlets reported that the White House was considering potential attacks on Venezuelan territory, with The Wall Street Journal claiming that alleged “military facilities used to smuggle drugs” had been identified as targets.
When asked aboard Air Force One on Friday, Trump abruptly rejected the reports:
“No. It’s not true.”
U.S. Military Build-Up and Covert Actions
Despite the denial, Washington has intensified military operations in the region since September. According to Reuters, the U.S. has destroyed at least 14 alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean and killed more than 61 people.
Trump previously deployed a naval armada to the region, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, and authorized covert CIA operations inside Venezuela — actions that critics say escalate regional tensions under the guise of counter-narcotics enforcement.
The U.S. president recently suggested that Washington may eventually strike targets on land, but denied seeking to topple President Nicolas Maduro, whom the FBI has placed on its wanted list.
Venezuela: U.S. is “Fabricating a New War”
President Maduro condemned Washington’s accusations and military pressure, stating that Venezuela will defend its sovereignty against any foreign aggression.
He rejected U.S. claims of drug trafficking:
“They are fabricating a new war,” he warned, calling instead for peace and diplomatic resolution.
Regional Opposition to U.S. Aggression
Colombian President Gustavo Petro also criticized Washington’s actions, revealing that a U.S. strike killed an ordinary fisherman with no ties to narcotics trafficking.
Petro’s comments amplify growing regional concern that Washington’s militarized campaign risks destabilizing Latin America while using counter-narcotics rhetoric as political cover. (PW)