Fact-Checking Trump’s Justifications for the Venezuela Operation
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In January 2026, President Trump justified military actions against Venezuela by claiming the country was a major source of deadly drugs, a source of criminal migrants, and a thief of American oil. These justifications were cited from the beginning of a military campaign targeting boats in the summer of 2025 through the capture of Nicolás Maduro. However, fact-checking reveals these claims to be inaccurate. Trump stated that strikes on vessels had drastically reduced drug flow from Venezuela, saving lives, but his administration has provided little evidence to support this. While officials often tout drug seizures, they haven't substantiated the claim that these actions equate to the number of lives saved from overdose.
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