President Donald Trump has suggested that the US was involved in an attack on a facility in Venezuela, which he described as "a big plant or a big facility where the ships come from." The president's comments, made during a radio interview with billionaire and Trump donor John Catsimatidis, appear to reference a facility involved in the drug trade or boat building.
However, it is unclear what target was hit by the US military forces or which agencies were involved in the operation. When asked if the CIA was responsible for the attack, Trump replied that he did not want to disclose that information.
The comments come amid ongoing tensions between the US and Venezuela, with President Nicolás Maduro's government facing pressure from the Trump administration. The White House has said it is working to topple Maduro's government, although it has not specified how it plans to achieve this goal.
Trump has previously acknowledged authorizing CIA operations in Venezuela, but he did not provide further details about the alleged attack on the facility.
Critics of the US actions say that they amount to extrajudicial killings and violate international law. The Pentagon has declined to comment on the strike, while a CIA spokesperson said there was no guidance for reporters on the matter.
The strikes are part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to tackle drug trafficking in the region. However, experts argue that these actions pose significant risks to regional stability and democracy.
In a surprise move, the Pentagon has surged military assets into the Caribbean Sea, with plans to maintain a large presence in the region for several months. The deployment is part of an effort to enforce a US-imposed blockade on Venezuelan oil shipments.
Critics have accused Trump of attempting to create a post-truth America through his government's actions and rhetoric. In recent weeks, the White House has signaled its willingness to use military force against Venezuela if necessary, sparking concerns about the potential for escalation in the region.
The Intercept has been critical of Trump's approach to governance, citing concerns about the erosion of press freedom and the rule of law. The organization is now seeking support from readers like you to expand its reporting capacity and provide more coverage of the challenges facing democracy worldwide.
With tensions escalating in Venezuela and beyond, it remains unclear what the future holds for US policy in the region. One thing is certain: The Intercept will continue to cover this story closely, providing context and analysis as the situation develops.
However, it is unclear what target was hit by the US military forces or which agencies were involved in the operation. When asked if the CIA was responsible for the attack, Trump replied that he did not want to disclose that information.
The comments come amid ongoing tensions between the US and Venezuela, with President Nicolás Maduro's government facing pressure from the Trump administration. The White House has said it is working to topple Maduro's government, although it has not specified how it plans to achieve this goal.
Trump has previously acknowledged authorizing CIA operations in Venezuela, but he did not provide further details about the alleged attack on the facility.
Critics of the US actions say that they amount to extrajudicial killings and violate international law. The Pentagon has declined to comment on the strike, while a CIA spokesperson said there was no guidance for reporters on the matter.
The strikes are part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to tackle drug trafficking in the region. However, experts argue that these actions pose significant risks to regional stability and democracy.
In a surprise move, the Pentagon has surged military assets into the Caribbean Sea, with plans to maintain a large presence in the region for several months. The deployment is part of an effort to enforce a US-imposed blockade on Venezuelan oil shipments.
Critics have accused Trump of attempting to create a post-truth America through his government's actions and rhetoric. In recent weeks, the White House has signaled its willingness to use military force against Venezuela if necessary, sparking concerns about the potential for escalation in the region.
The Intercept has been critical of Trump's approach to governance, citing concerns about the erosion of press freedom and the rule of law. The organization is now seeking support from readers like you to expand its reporting capacity and provide more coverage of the challenges facing democracy worldwide.
With tensions escalating in Venezuela and beyond, it remains unclear what the future holds for US policy in the region. One thing is certain: The Intercept will continue to cover this story closely, providing context and analysis as the situation develops.
like whats next? is he gonna start a war or something? i know hes been trying to crack down on drug trafficking in venezuela but cmon dude you cant just send in the military and expect everything to be okay. its not like that works out for everyone lol. idk what kind of info trump has on his hands but it sounds super suspicious. i mean if the CIA was involved who knows what else is going on behind closed doors? its so fishy 
and i cant even handle it. i just want to know whats real what's not and what are people hiding lol.
...like he's not being clear about who was behind the attack on that facility in venezuela...and now they're just pouring more troops into the caribbean sea? sounds like a recipe for disaster to me 
...i'm all for taking down Maduro, but this isn't the way to do it. we need to have a solid plan and be transparent about our actions...not just make stuff up and expect everyone else to buy it 
. And now the Pentagon is sending in more troops? It feels like they're just trying to stir up some drama and keep us guessing 
. I mean, isn't that kind of thing against international law? 
I'm really worried about what's going on with Trump's comments about that facility in Venezuela... It sounds like he's not being totally clear about what's really happening, which makes me think there might be some shady stuff going down 
. I mean, who gets attacked by the CIA without anyone knowing? And if it was a place involved in drug trade or boat building, shouldn't we know more about how that's gonna affect the people living there? 
. And now that Trump has surged military assets into the Caribbean, I'm just hoping that things don't escalate further into a full-blown crisis... 
. If we can get more people talking and sharing their concerns, maybe we can put some pressure on the White House to be more open and honest 
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. I'm all for taking action against drug trafficking in the region, but you gotta be careful when you start talking about extrajudicial killings. It's hard to say what the right move is without knowing all the details. Can't help but feel like we're just being fed one-side of the story here 
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and then there's this whole thing about him trying to create a post-truth america... like what even is that? 
anyway, it's all super concerning and we should be keeping an eye on this situation. venezuela's already in a mess, the last thing they need is more tension. 
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. either way, it's just another example of how muddled the situation is in venezuela...
meanwhile venezuela's just trying to survive on like 1% oil and people are dying over there it's not that simple . we're supposed to believe this "big plant" thingy was an accident 
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. And what about press freedom? The fact that they can't even get a straight answer from the Pentagon or CIA is just appalling 
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...trump is like a one-man show with no regard for facts or human life...can't believe the US is involved in another mess in south america 
gotta wonder what kind of intel he thinks is gonna work out in this scenario...and btw, isn't it time for him to shut up and let the experts do their thing? 
. I don't get why we need to keep this stuff secret anyway 
. We should be working with Venezuela and other countries to solve the real problems like corruption and poverty, not just dropping bombs from above 
. Trump's approach to governance is really starting to worry me 
... I hope we can get more transparency and accountability from our government soon 
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... might be something related to drug trade or boat building? 
. Critics say this all amounts to extrajudicial killings and violating international law