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Trump Weighs Land Strikes Against Venezuelan Drug Gangs

12/2/2025

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The White House is considering land strikes against Venezuelan drug gangs, expanding actions targeting boats.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet his national security team to discuss options.
The United States has conducted at least 21 strikes on alleged drug boats and accuses Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan president, of drug trafficking.
Trump says he did not authorize the second strike.
His press secretary defended the actions as lawful.

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The White House is considering land strikes against Venezuelan drug gangs, expanding actions targeting boats.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet his national security team to discuss options.
The United States has conducted at least 21 strikes on alleged drug boats and accuses Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan president, of drug trafficking.
Trump says he did not authorize the second strike.
His press secretary defended the actions as lawful.