Defence secretary gave order for strikes but did not say to ‘kill everybody’, according to White House spokesperson Despite an apparent willingness to keep diplomatic channels open, tensions between Washington and Caracas remain high as US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean have been under way for months, along with a huge US military buildup in the region. Nicolás Maduro, in power since 2013, has said that Donald Trump wants to remove him from office and warned that Venezuelan citizens and the military will resist any such attempt. Continue reading...
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TUE · 2025-12-02 · 10:47 GMTBRIEF NSR-2025-1202-525
NSR-2025-1202-525News Report·EN·National Security
White House distances Hegseth from second strike on alleged drug boat – US politics live
The White House has clarified the Defense Secretary's role in US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, stating the order was for strikes but not to "kill everybody." These strikes have been ongoing for months amidst heightened tensions between the US and Venezuela, along with a significant US military buildup in the region. The US has been conducting these strikes in the Caribbean for months.
Yohannes LoweThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2025-12-02 · 10:47 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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The White House has clarified the Defense Secretary's role in US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, stating the order was for strikes but not to "kill everybody." These strikes have been ongoing for months amidst heightened tensions between the US and Venezuela, along with a significant US military buildup in the region. The US has been conducting these strikes in the Caribbean for months. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in power since 2013, has accused Donald Trump of seeking his removal from office. Maduro has warned that Venezuelans will resist any such attempts. Despite the tensions, the US appears to be keeping diplomatic channels open with Venezuela.
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Nicolás Maduro has said that Donald Trump wants to remove him from office.
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US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean have been under way for months.
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Defence secretary gave order for strikes but did not say to ‘kill everybody’
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There is a huge US military buildup in the region.
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Tensions between Washington and Caracas remain high.
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