Trump Warns Land Strikes Against Venezuelan Drug Cartels Amid Tensions

President Donald Trump has denied reports of US B-1 bombers flying near Venezuelan airspace but confirmed the US is very unhappy with Venezuela's government. He highlighted recent successful US military strikes on drug-smuggling vessels linked to the Venezuelan state, which have significantly reduced drug traffic by sea. Trump announced plans to expand operations from maritime to land-based strikes against drug cartels, signaling a potential escalation in the anti-narcotics campaign without seeking formal congressional war authorization. Despite denials from Venezuela’s government and warnings from its defense minister, the US has also authorized covert CIA activities within Venezuela as part of its campaign. The situation has increased tensions, with the Venezuelan military on high alert and accusations of regime change objectives by the US. Trump expressed confidence that Congress would support the expanded operations aimed at stopping drug trafficking into the US.