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Trump Confirms CIA Authorization in Venezuela Amid Escalating Tensions

In a rare public acknowledgment, Donald Trump has confirmed authorizing CIA operations inside Venezuela. The announcement comes amid increased US military presence in the region and follows recent strikes targeting alleged drug trafficking vessels near Venezuela’s coast.

Trump Acknowledges CIA Authorization for Venezuela Operations

In a highly unusual public statement, former President Donald Trump has confirmed he authorized CIA operations inside Venezuela, according to reports from the Oval Office. The acknowledgment came during a press briefing where Trump cited two primary reasons for the authorization: Venezuela allegedly “emptied their prisons into the United States of America” and significant drug trafficking concerns.