Donald Trump Announces U.S. Will Now
Reports circulating alongside the address described airstrikes on Venezuelan military bases, ports, and communications facilities, underscoring the gravity of what was being alleged. Yet independent verification remained limited, and competing narratives quickly emerged. Venezuelan state media denounced the claims as foreign aggression and misinformation, while international observers urged caution amid restricted access and heightened propaganda on all sides.
The language of liberation collided with unease about intent. Trump openly discussed managing Venezuela’s oil and overseeing a political transition, rhetoric that intensified concerns over sovereignty and the precedent such actions might set. In Washington, lawmakers from across the spectrum pressed for clarity on legal authority, congressional oversight, and the scope of any military engagement. Continue reading…
