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“I authorized for two reasons, really. No. 1, they have emptied their prisons into the United States of America, they came in through the border,” Trump said. “A lot of drugs coming in from Venezuela, and a lot of drugs come in through the sea.”
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We should note that by this logic, the United States would be justified in invading Mexico and waging war against other regional countries as well.
Congress has been missing in action and US Presidents have long pursued regime change in countries the US deems ‘enemies’ with or without the consent of the American people or its representatives.
Trump was also asked point blank if his goal is the end of President Nicolas Maduro. Trump dodged this one, responding:
“Wouldn’t it be a ridiculous question for me to answer?” Trump said. “But I think Venezuela is feeling heat.”
“We’re not going to let our country be ruined because other people want to drop, as you say, their worst … we’re not going to take them.”
So far 27 people of unknown identities (or nationalities) have died in five rounds of attacks on boats which were believed to be smuggling drugs. The Pentagon has publicized these drone strikes by releasing video in each case.
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Where’s DNI Tulsi Gabbard in all of this? Any pushback?
Washington typically picks such fights with weak or Third World countries – it wouldn’t dare take such brazen action against countries like China or North Korea, which are nuclear armed and have serious militaries.
* Original Article:
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-says-hes-mulling-land-strikes-venezuela-confirms-cia-covert-ops