Verdict with Ted Cruz BONUS POD: Cartels Look OUT! Trump sends Military to Southern Caribbean & Venezuela
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Sep 2, 2025 The U.S. Navy is ramping up military presence in the Southern Caribbean, deploying warships and personnel as part of a campaign against drug cartels. Venezuelan President Maduro is labeled a narco-trafficker, with a bounty of $50 million on his head. His reaction includes mobilizing troops and accusing the U.S. of pursuing regime change. Venezuelans show mixed reactions, with some exiles feeling a sense of hope, while acknowledging the risks of retaliation and violence. The broader military strategy classifies drug cartels as terrorist organizations, raising tension in the region.
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Major U.S. Military Buildup In Southern Caribbean
- The U.S. has rapidly increased naval and personnel presence in the Southern Caribbean to combat drug cartels near Venezuela.
- The deployment includes warships, a nuclear submarine, surveillance aircraft, and 4,000+ personnel, reframing the drug fight as a security mission.
Cartels Labeled As Terror Groups
- The administration is recasting cartels as terrorist organizations to justify broader military and intelligence options.
- This legal reclassification permits treating cartel members as enemy combatants and using defense assets against them.
Maduro Claims Intervention Pretext
- Maduro frames U.S. anti-drug moves as pretext for regime change and warns of armed resistance.
- The Venezuelan government mobilized troops and civilian militias in response to U.S. pressure.