Trump Sends Warships to Venezuela

In an effort to halt drug trafficking into its territory, the United States has reportedly strengthened its military presence in Caribbean waters near Venezuela by sending three ships and more than 4,000 troops. In an operation aimed at halting drug trafficking into its territory, the United States has reportedly strengthened its military presence in the Caribbean, near Venezuela, by deploying three ships and more than 4,000 troops. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated Tuesday that the country is ready to "apply its full power" and bring those involved in drug trafficking to justice; however, she neither confirmed nor denied the deployment of troops. Leavitt stated in a press conference that the United States administration considers Nicolás Maduro's government to be "a drug trafficking organization" and not a legitimate government. She also described him as a fugitive leader accused of drug trafficking in the United States. The deployment includes, among other things, a nuclear submarine, P8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft, multiple destroyers, and a missile-laden warship. The purpose of the operation is to combat drug cartels and increase the US military presence in the area.