Trump Weighs Military Action Against Venezuela Amid Epstein Scandal
On Wednesday, President Trump was briefed on updated military options for potential operations in Venezuela, including land strikes, with the intelligence community providing information for potential operations. This briefing occurred as the USS Gerald Ford carrier strike group entered the region, increasing the U.S. military presence and fueling speculation of potential direct strikes. Defense experts suggest the presence of the Ford strike group creates a “shot clock” effect, forcing a decision whether to act militarily or retreat, each with significant geopolitical consequences. The deployment of the aircraft carrier group, intended to disrupt drug trafficking routes, is seen by experts as too powerful to remain idle, implying either imminent action or a strategic withdrawal.
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