Trump's Venezuela drug bust shows he's either misinformed or has another motive

Sky News ^ | Oct 25 | Stuart Ramsay -- Chief correspondent

[RandFan]

These are the facts

[TigerClaws]

I trust Trump.

Could be there’s cash flowing in from dictators into the coffers of the Dem politicians and political party.

Blow ‘em up!

Need to repatriate all the Somalians and others who lied to get their citizenship here as well.

Trump is a MODERATE.

Revering queer marriage.

Repatriating the foreigners.

Arresting Pelosi, Clinton, Obama, etc.

Need some REAL and permanent steps.

Trump doesn’t go far enough.

FACTS.

[jacknhoo]

Mexico is cooperating. Venezuela is not.

[mass55th]

"These are the facts."

Did you personally verify those facts, or did you get your instructions from Rand Paul to post this horse manure?

Must be the people imbedded in Venezuela feeding intelligence to our military about the drug boats leaving Venezuela are lying, according to you.

[Leaning Right]

Well, what’s on those boats then? If it’s narcotics, sink them.

I don’t care if the boats supply 1% of illegal drugs to the United States, or 99%. Sink them.

[RandFan]

The Sky journalist is saying they’re NOT supplying US these go to European markets from the Caribbean

The whole thing is nonsense. PLEASE awaken

[Right_Wing_Madman]

These are the facts

Why is Venezuela running illegal vessels to the US, outside of immigration and customs? My understanding is that you're British, so this is the new normal over there.

[The Louiswu]

Neither Venezuela nor Ecuador are significant drug producers.

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All that to say that Venezuela and Ecuador do indeed produce deadly narcotics but just not in quantity you feel is significant?

Don’t fret if President Trump deems is necessary he’ll go after other dirt bags that produce deadly drugs.

[Red Badger]

Time to bring back Agent Orange................

[RandFan]

They dont and they go to Europe mostly and largely

According to the Sky journalist

[Openurmind]

Still going right over their heads...

[af_vet_1981]

My understanding is that you're British, so this is the new normal over there.

Ah, British, that would explain the constant antiTrump propaganda. I wonder why FR permits it.

[Leaning Right]

I don’t care where those boats are going. They carry death and misery. If there are illegal narcotics on those boats, sink them.

I’m with Trump on this.

[MikelTackNailer]

President Trump operates as if he’s learned a thing or two since his first term and is determined to make special interests secondary to those of the American people.

Playing ‘Battleship’ with (communist) Venezuela’s capitalistic drug trafficking is likely an illustrative warning to the cartels further up that they, too, are on his list - in an international language they fully understand.

Doctor Paul should put his Hippocratic Oath before Libertarian ethics and get behind the effort to reduce if not eliminate the scourge of drug abuse that harms more constituents in Kentucky than nearly every other state.

[RandFan]

Constant anti-Trump? Last week I had 2 threads praising him over Israeli peace process

Please check my history you’re talking nonsense

[Big Red Badger]

Trump is Sinking Them and Thats
Why I Voted for Him.
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He’s Large and In Charge!
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We Ain’t.

[VeniVidiVici]

How else would Maduro raise cash to squirrel away with the economy in shambles?

[RandFan]

There are many ways but narcotics are not significant there

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

Nonsense. I supposed those boats were carrying baby formula.

[jacknhoo]

From AI:

Venezuelan gangs, particularly Tren de Aragua, are involved in drug trafficking and have been labeled as terrorist organizations by the U.S. government. The U.S. has increased military actions against these gangs, viewing them as a significant threat to national security.
Wikipedia thesoufancenter.org

Overview of the Conflict
The situation between Venezuela and the United States has escalated, particularly concerning the activities of Venezuelan gangs, notably Tren de Aragua. This gang has expanded its operations beyond Venezuela, engaging in drug trafficking, human trafficking, and other criminal activities across Latin America and into the U.S.

U.S. Military Actions
The U.S. has initiated military operations targeting drug traffickers in Venezuela. This includes:

Drone Strikes:
The U.S. has conducted drone strikes against vessels linked to Tren de Aragua, claiming they are involved in drug smuggling.

Deployment of Military Assets:
The U.S. has sent naval forces, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Caribbean to monitor and disrupt drug trafficking activities.

Venezuelan Government’s Response
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused the U.S. of “inventing a war” and has mobilized military and civilian defenses in response to perceived threats. He has also called for nationwide military training to prepare for potential confrontations.

Implications of the Conflict
The U.S. government has labeled Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization, equating its activities to those of groups like al-Qaeda. This designation has led to increased military focus on Venezuela, raising concerns about the potential for broader military engagement in the region.
The ongoing conflict reflects a complex interplay of drug trafficking, national security, and international relations, with significant implications for both countries.