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Trump: No Venezuela War, Calls for Military Action

11/4/2025

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Trump Addresses Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a CBS interview that a war with Venezuela is unlikely.
He said Nicolás Maduro's presidency is nearing its end and Caribbean military actions are needed to fight drug trafficking.
The United States has expanded its regional presence and carried out strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats, which have caused 64 deaths since September.
Trump called for resuming nuclear testing for national security.

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Trump Defends Policies

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on CBS's 60 Minutes, his first interview there since a $16 million settlement over alleged deceptive editing.
He discussed the ongoing government shutdown and his immigration policies.
Trump claimed Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him China would not act on Taiwan while he is in office.
He defended restarting nuclear testing and said the U.S. buildup near Venezuela is not aimed at ousting President Maduro.

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Trump Addresses Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a CBS interview that a war with Venezuela is unlikely.
He said Nicolás Maduro's presidency is nearing its end and Caribbean military actions are needed to fight drug trafficking.
The United States has expanded its regional presence and carried out strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats, which have caused 64 deaths since September.
Trump called for resuming nuclear testing for national security.

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