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Trump Deploys Massive Armada Amid Venezuela Tensions

12/25/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has increased Caribbean military activity, with at least 16 C-17 cargo planes flying to Puerto Rico from bases.
15,000 troops are deployed in the region, marking one of the largest naval operations in years.
Trump described the buildup as a "massive armada" and signaled possible land action against Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president.
Lawmakers raise concerns about legality because Congress has not authorized strikes against Venezuela.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has increased Caribbean military activity, with at least 16 C-17 cargo planes flying to Puerto Rico from bases.
15,000 troops are deployed in the region, marking one of the largest naval operations in years.
Trump described the buildup as a "massive armada" and signaled possible land action against Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president.
Lawmakers raise concerns about legality because Congress has not authorized strikes against Venezuela.