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Ex-Adviser: Venezuela Poised for Military Action Amid Tensions

12/3/2025

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Stephen Donehoo, a former White House national security adviser, says Venezuela is "ripe for bombardment."
Donehoo criticized the phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Nicolás Maduro for escalating pressure without progress.
The National Security Council meeting was a chance to discuss military options, including cruise missile strikes and drone operations.
After the call, Trump warned Maduro to relinquish power or face military consequences, closing Venezuelan airspace.

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Stephen Donehoo, a former White House national security adviser, says Venezuela is "ripe for bombardment."
Donehoo criticized the phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Nicolás Maduro for escalating pressure without progress.
The National Security Council meeting was a chance to discuss military options, including cruise missile strikes and drone operations.
After the call, Trump warned Maduro to relinquish power or face military consequences, closing Venezuelan airspace.