President Donald Trump on Monday refused to rule out ordering U.S. military action in Venezuela to remove corrupt leader Nicolás Maduro.
In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, Trump repeatedly declined to discuss operational details while signaling that the administration is escalating pressure on Caracas, citing narcotics trafficking and the export of violent criminals as major U.S. security threats.
Asked directly whether Americans could see troops on the ground in Venezuela, Trump said he would not comment on strategy.
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