Trump Action Archive

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• CIA conducted drone strike on Venezuelan port facility — The CIA reportedly conducted a drone strike on a Venezuelan port facility. The dock was empty at the time of the strike and no casualties were reported. This marks the first reported attack on land in Venezuela and represents an escalation of the Trump administration's regime-change efforts against Venezuela.

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• U.S. Southern Command struck small boat in eastern Pacific — U.S. Southern Command posted that it had struck another small boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two men. This strike was part of an operation the administration describes as targeting "narco-terrorists." The operation has resulted in more than 100 deaths and has been widely condemned as illegal.
• U.S. Southern Command strikes five boats in Caribbean operations — Over December 30 and 31, U.S. Southern Command announced it struck five small boats that it claimed were being operated by "narco-terrorists," killing at least 13 people and possibly leaving some survivors. These strikes brought the total number of such operations to at least 35 with at least 115 people killed in the campaign.

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• Trump reposted claims about "double tap strikes" and admitted engaging in them — Trump reposted claims about "double tap strikes" under the Obama administration. In doing so, he effectively admitted to engaging in the same practice himself. He attempted to blur the distinction between actual war and U.S. forces killing people in boats off the coast of Venezuela.

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• Rubio confirms US goal is regime change in Venezuela — At a state department press conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that "the current status quo with the Venezuelan regime is intolerable for the United States" and confirmed "our goal is to change that dynamic." Rubio also asserted the US "reserves the right" to use "every element of national power" to defend US interests, framing regime change as a national security objective.

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• Trump stated intention to seize Venezuelan oil resources — President Trump stated that the administration wants to reclaim oil rights in Venezuela that were allegedly taken away during previous administrations. He framed the objective as recovering resources that "we had" and that "they took it away because we had a president that maybe wasn't watching." The statement indicates that military action toward Venezuela is motivated by resource extraction rather than stated concerns about drugs or humanitarian issues.

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• Trump declares Venezuela a "foreign terrorist organization" and orders naval blockade — Trump announced a "total and complete blockade" of oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela and designated the Venezuelan government a "foreign terrorist organization" (FTO). The U.S. Navy deployed 11 ships, including an aircraft carrier, to the region. Legal experts note the FTO designation is legally murky because U.S. law targets non-state organizations, not sovereign governments. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles stated Trump "wants to keep on blowing boats up until Maduro cries uncle," suggesting regime change rather than counterterrorism as the objective. The administration seized one tanker carrying 1.85 million barrels of Venezuelan crude valued at approximately $95 million.
• Trump declares "total and complete blockade" on Venezuelan oil tankers — On Truth Social, Trump declared a "TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE" on all sanctioned oil tankers entering or departing Venezuela. Trump also warned Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro that the US "will not allow a Hostile Regime to take our Oil, Land, or any other Assets, all of which must be returned to the United States IMMEDIATELY."
• Trump orders naval blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers — President Trump announced a "total and complete" blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on Nicolás Maduro's government. The order follows weeks of military strikes in the region that have killed dozens and the recent U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker carrying approximately 2 million barrels of crude. Trump stated the blockade aims to prevent Venezuela from funding drug trafficking. The Venezuelan government rejected the order as a "grotesque threat" and act of piracy; Democratic congressman Joaquin Castro called it an unauthorized act of war.
• Trump Announces Total Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers — President Trump announced a total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela, citing the Maduro regime's designation as a foreign terrorist organization. He claimed that the blockade is necessary to prevent the regime from financing terrorism and other criminal activities. This announcement follows military actions against small boats allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
• Trump orders total blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers and designates Maduro regime as foreign terrorist organization — Trump posted on social media that Venezuela is surrounded by the largest armada ever assembled in South American history and ordered a total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela. He claimed Venezuela stole U.S. oil, land, and other assets and demanded their immediate return. Trump designated the Maduro regime as a foreign terrorist organization, citing terrorism, drug smuggling, and human trafficking. He stated that illegal aliens and criminals sent by the Maduro regime during the Biden administration are being returned to Venezuela at a rapid pace.
• Trump administration expands travel ban to 39 countries — The Trump administration expanded its travel ban from 19 to 39 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Syria, and others. The expanded ban also applies to people holding Palestinian-Authority-issued travel documents, effectively restricting Palestinian travel rights.

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• US military conducts lethal strikes on boats in Eastern Pacific — The US Southern Command announced that, at the direction of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the US military conducted lethal strikes on three boats in the Eastern Pacific, killing a total of eight people.
• U.S. military strikes three boats in eastern Pacific, killing eight people — U.S. Southern Command announced that the military conducted strikes on three small boats in the eastern Pacific at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, killing eight people. The command claimed intelligence confirmed the vessels were engaged in narco-trafficking. This brings the total death toll from U.S. strikes to at least 95. Legal experts dispute the administration's claim of an "armed conflict" against drug cartels and say the U.S. has no legal basis for the strikes.
• Sen. Rand Paul warned against regime change wars in South America — Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) warned on NBC that if the Trump administration continues toppling regimes in South America, there is "no amount of money that could be printed to pay for that" and lives should not be lost without a congressional vote. Paul's statement was made in response to Trump's warning to Colombia that it "could be next" after the administration's military escalation against Venezuela.
• Rep. Mike Turner expressed grave concern about boat strikes in Venezuela — Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) stated on ABC that there is "very grave concern in Congress" about boat strikes occurring in Venezuela. Turner noted that the individuals conducting the strikes are not being subject to criminal prosecution, and if they were, there would be no capital punishment available. Turner's statement indicates congressional concern about the legality and accountability of military operations against Venezuela.
• Sen. Jack Reed warned about consequences of violating laws of war — Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) stated on Fox that the U.S. must follow the law of war and can expect other countries to do the same. He warned that if the U.S. does not follow the law of war, it cannot expect other countries to protect American service members in distress, refrain from shooting wounded personnel in the water, or avoid leaving wounded soldiers to die. Reed's statement was made in response to the administration's military operations against Venezuela.
• Pentagon lawyers proposed sending boat strike survivors to El Salvador megaprison — The New York Times reported on December 9 that Pentagon lawyers raised the prospect of sending survivors of a mid-October boat strike in the Caribbean to El Salvador's megaprison in an effort to ensure they don't end up in the US court system, where the Trump administration could be forced to present evidence justifying their strikes in the region. The proposal represents an attempt to evade judicial accountability.
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced mounting Republican criticism over a potentially illegal order to kill survivors of a Caribbean boat strike. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth received criticism from Republican lawmakers regarding an order that allegedly directed the killing of survivors from a Caribbean boat strike. The order was characterized as potentially illegal. This incident contributed to broader concerns about dysfunction within the Trump administration and raised questions about the legality and ethics of military directives under the current leadership.
• Pentagon conducts military strikes on Venezuelan vessels; at least 95 killed since September — The Pentagon conducted strikes on three boats accused of drug trafficking in the Pacific near Venezuela, killing eight people. This action is part of an escalating campaign that has included more than 20 strikes since September 2, resulting in at least 95 deaths. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has refused to release video footage of a September 2 attack, citing national security and "longstanding Department of War policy." The administration defends the strikes as preventing drugs from reaching U.S. shores, though Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles confirmed in a Vanity Fair interview that the campaign aims to oust Maduro.

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• Trump administration seizes Venezuelan oil tanker off nation's coast — On December 11, 2025, US forces seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off Venezuela's coast. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, and Coast Guard executed a seizure warrant, claiming the vessel had transported sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran for years supporting foreign terrorist organizations. Trump confirmed the seizure, stating "We keep the oil, I guess!" The action prompted bipartisan congressional concern about escalating military posture in the Caribbean and potential war with Venezuela.

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• Trump Cabinet members praise president at televised meeting while he appears asleep — At a televised Cabinet meeting on December 2, 2025, Trump's Cabinet officers praised the president as "brilliant" and a "miracle worker." Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Trump as the only man who could end Russia's war in Ukraine while gesturing at the president, who appeared to be asleep. The meeting was designed to demonstrate that Trump is alert and active, but instead presented a visual of apparent presidential incapacity during a formal government proceeding.
• Trump cabinet meeting with public statements on military operations and policy — During a Tuesday cabinet meeting, President Trump made multiple public statements including claims about cognitive test performance, praise for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, assertions about ending wars and deserving a Nobel Peace Prize, denial of murders in Washington D.C., claims about inflation and prescription drug prices, and discussion of naval operations against drug trafficking vessels. Hegseth stated the U.S. has "only just begun" sinking "narco boats" and putting people "at the bottom of the ocean." Cabinet members discussed various policy matters while Trump mused about seizing partial company ownership.
• Trump held a Cabinet meeting during which he fell asleep for extended periods while making public statements. — Trump convened a Cabinet meeting in front of press and television cameras on December 2. During the meeting, his eyes were closed approximately 80% of the time during the final hour as he sat with two Band-Aids on his hand. He made various statements about tariffs, income tax, his health, cognitive fitness, Somali immigrants, and military strikes, while Cabinet officials took turns praising him. The meeting was conducted with the president visibly fatigued.
• Trump made statements claiming he is "sharper than 25 years ago" and claimed to have "aced" a cognitive test. — During the Cabinet meeting, Trump stated "I think I'm sharper than I was 25 years ago" and claimed he took a physical and "got all As. Everything." He also claimed he was offered a cognitive test, asked if it was hard, and stated "I aced it," adding that no president has ever agreed to take one. These claims were made while Trump was visibly fatigued and sleeping during the meeting.
• Trump struggled to stay awake during Cabinet meeting — During a Cabinet meeting, Trump struggled to stay awake, according to reporting. The incident raised questions about the president's fitness and stamina for the demands of the office.

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• Trump convenes "war cabinet" to discuss Venezuela invasion — President Trump summoned his "war cabinet" to discuss a potential military invasion of Venezuela. The discussion occurred amid Trump's declining approval ratings and lowest presidential polling numbers in American history. Polling data shows 70% of Americans oppose military action against Venezuela, and 56% believe such conflict would not reduce drug trafficking. Trump's allies have been deployed to right-wing media to promote war rhetoric, regime-change justifications, and discussions of seizing Venezuelan oil reserves for American petroleum companies.
• White House demands Nicolás Maduro leave Venezuela with threat of military action — The White House conducted a phone call with Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro demanding his immediate departure from the country to allow restoration of democratic rule. The U.S. offered safe passage to Maduro, his wife Cilia Flores, and his son if he resigned immediately. Maduro's representatives proposed retaining command of the armed forces while ceding political control to the opposition. The call reached an impasse as positions diverged. Washington is simultaneously preparing to launch land attacks inside Venezuela.

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• Trump threatened to close Venezuelan airspace and warned airlines, pilots, drug dealers, and human traffickers — President Trump issued a social media post declaring that airspace above Venezuela was "closed in its entirety" and directed the warning at "all airlines, pilots, drug dealers and human traffickers." The White House provided no legal basis for the pronouncement. The statement created the impression Trump was prepared to shoot down commercial airliners near Venezuela. The post occurred amid reports of unauthorized U.S. military actions off the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia.
• Trump declared Venezuelan airspace closed — On Truth Social, Trump declared that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered "CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY." The Venezuelan government rejected the claim as a "colonial threat" designed to undermine the country's "territorial integrity, aeronautical security, and full sovereignty," calling it a "hostile, unilateral, and arbitrary act."

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• Trump attacked Ukraine and falsely blamed it for ingratitude — Trump issued a statement falsely claiming Ukrainian leadership "expressed zero gratitude for our efforts" and scolded European nations for purchasing Russian oil. The statement misrepresented European energy policy; most of Europe has substantially reduced reliance on Russian energy except for authoritarian allies Trump favors, such as Hungary under Viktor Orbán.
• Mark Toth characterized Trump's Ukraine posts as Russian victory — National security reporter Mark Toth stated that Team Trump is not reading the room or the Russians, and that Putin is playing a divide-and-conquer game that the White House is falling for. Toth characterized Trump's posts slamming Ukraine and attacking Europe as a "100% win for Russia," noting that Trump's attack on Europe divides Washington from NATO as Dmitriev intended.

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• Trump demanded Ukraine accept peace plan by November 27 or lose US aid — Trump issued an ultimatum requiring Ukraine to accept the 28-point peace plan by Thursday, November 27, or face loss of US military and financial aid. The plan demands Ukraine surrender territory, reduce armed forces by more than half, and constitutionally abandon NATO membership. Trump later posted criticism of Ukraine's leadership for lack of gratitude and attacked Europe for buying Russian oil.
• Trump demanded Ukraine sign Russia peace plan by Thanksgiving — President Trump stated he expected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to sign onto the 28-point peace plan by Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025), a deadline of four days. This demand came despite internal U.S. government confusion over the plan's authorship and the absence of full interagency coordination or congressional consultation.
• Trump administration working on plan to force Ukraine to cede territory to Russia — Axios reported that the Trump administration is working on a new plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The plan would force Ukraine to cede parts of its territory to Russia, which it doesn't currently control, and also require Ukraine to limit its military far below its current levels. One US official said that Ukraine would likely lose the territory if the war continues, and "therefore it is in Ukraine's interest to reach a deal now."

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• Trump administration pressures Ukraine to accept 28-point peace plan before Thanksgiving — President Trump is pressuring Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to sign a 28-point "peace" plan by November 27. The plan, reportedly leaked by Kirill Dmitriev (a Putin ally) and negotiated by Dmitriev and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff without Ukrainian or European representatives, cedes Crimea and most of four eastern Ukrainian oblasts to Russia, limits Ukraine's military, grants full amnesty for Russian war crimes, requires Ukraine to amend its constitution to reject NATO membership, and proposes lifting sanctions and readmitting Russia to the G7. The plan also suggests U.S. separation from NATO and positions the U.S. and Russia to profit from European-funded reconstruction of Russian-controlled territory.
• Trump set Thursday deadline for Ukraine peace agreement — Trump announced a deadline of the following Thursday for Ukraine to agree to a peace plan. The deadline was set amid reports that the U.S. is preparing to pressure Ukraine to accept unfavorable terms, and Zelensky warned the Ukrainian people that Ukraine faces a choice between loss of dignity or loss of a key partner.
• Trump's 28-point Ukraine peace plan contained Russian-language syntax — The Guardian reported that sections of Trump's 28-point Ukraine peace plan contained syntax and phrasing commonly used in Russian, including passive constructions and vocabulary that are more natural in Russian than English. The White House acknowledged that Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev and Trump's special representative Steve Witkoff jointly wrote the proposal during a meeting in Miami.
• Trump rejected Maduro's conditions for leaving Venezuela — Reuters reported that during a November 21 phone call, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro told Trump he was willing to leave the country on conditions including full legal amnesty for himself and family members, removal of sanctions for over 100 Venezuelan officials, and Vice President Delcy Rodriguez leading an interim government. Trump rejected most of Maduro's requests and told him he had a week to leave Venezuela. The deadline expired on November 28.

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• Defense Department conducts strike in Eastern Pacific killing two — On Twitter, Hegseth announced that, at Trump's direction, the department conducted another strike on a boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing two men.

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• Trump administration began planning military operations inside Mexico — NBC reported that the Trump administration has begun detailed planning for a new mission to send US troops and intelligence officers into Mexico to target drug cartels. Early-stage training for the potential mission, which would include ground operations inside Mexico, has already begun. Discussions about the scope of the mission are ongoing, and a final decision has not been made.
• Trump administration plans troop deployment to Mexico — NBC News reported that the Trump administration is planning a new mission to send US troops and intelligence officers to Mexico in an effort to target drug cartels.

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• DOJ claimed War Powers Act does not apply to boat bombings — The Department of Justice informed Congress that the Trump administration does not have to comply with the War Powers Act regarding boat bombings in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific because the targeted vessels have been unable to shoot back. The DOJ argued that the operation does not rise to the level of "hostilities" covered by the 60-day limit in the 1973 War Powers Resolution. According to the New York Times, at least 65 people have been killed in 14 airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific so far. The DOJ characterized the operation as "precise strikes conducted largely by unmanned aerial vehicles launched from naval vessels in international waters at distances too far away for the crews of the targeted vessels to endanger American personnel."

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• Administration claims exemption from War Powers Act consultation requirement — The Trump administration is claiming it does not have to consult Congress regarding continued military strikes against Venezuela, contrary to the 1973 War Powers Resolution. The administration notified Congress on September 4, 2025, of a strike against a vessel in the Caribbean allegedly affiliated with a terrorist organization and engaged in drug trafficking. As of November 1, the 60-day deadline requiring Congressional approval approaches on Monday, but the administration has not sought approval and has been reluctant to share information about the strikes with Congress, excluding senior Senate Democrats from briefings and providing incomplete briefings to House members.
• Trump administration ignored War Powers Act deadline for Venezuela strikes — The Trump administration did not seek congressional approval by the November 4 deadline required under the 1973 War Powers Act for ongoing military strikes against Venezuela. The administration took the position that no approval was necessary because U.S. military personnel were not at risk in the strikes, which have killed 65 people so far. The administration's interpretation effectively exempts the strikes from War Powers Act requirements.

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• Trump directs Defense Department to prepare for military action in Nigeria — On Truth Social, Trump directed the Defense Department to "prepare for possible action" in Nigeria to "completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists" allegedly killing Christians, an accusation Nigeria denies. He also threatened to cut off all aid and assistance to Nigeria. The directive came less than an hour after Trump watched a Fox segment about Christian targeting by Islamic groups in the country.
• Trump threatened military invasion of Nigeria — Trump posted on Truth Social that if the Nigerian government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the United States will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria and "may very well go into that now disgraced country, 'guns-a-blazing,' to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists." Trump stated he is "hereby instructing our Dept of War to prepare for possible action" and warned that if the U.S. attacks, "it will be fast, vicious, and sweet." Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth responded with an X post stating that "The Dept of War is preparing for action" and that either the Nigerian government will protect Christians or "we will kill the Islamic Terrorists."

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• Defense Department conducts strike in Caribbean killing three — On Twitter, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that, at Trump's direction, the Defense Department carried out a strike on a boat in the Caribbean, killing three people.

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• Trump administration announced plans to attack Venezuelan military installations — The Trump administration made the decision to attack military installations inside Venezuela, with strikes potentially coming at any moment. The decision follows maritime operations that have killed 61 suspected traffickers and represents a shift from sea-based to land-based operations as the administration seeks to expand its military footprint in the region.

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• Trump directs Pentagon to begin nuclear weapons testing matching Russia and China — Donald Trump posted on Truth Social instructing the Department of War to immediately begin testing nuclear weapons on an equal basis with Russia and China, citing their testing programs as justification. The announcement came less than an hour before Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea to discuss a trade war truce. Trump falsely claimed the US has more nuclear weapons than any other country. Pentagon officials did not immediately respond. Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus announced plans to introduce legislation to stop the testing.
• Russia denies nuclear weapons testing and warns of retaliation — Russia issued a statement denying that it has tested nuclear weapons, contradicting claims made by Trump. Russia warned that it will begin nuclear weapons testing if the United States does so, escalating nuclear rhetoric and raising the stakes for potential weapons testing by either power.
• Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing — Minutes before his meeting with Xi Jinping, Trump posted on Truth Social that he had instructed the Department of War to begin nuclear weapons testing "on an equal basis" with China and Russia, citing other countries' testing programs as justification. He did not respond to reporter questions about the decision during the summit.
• Trump announced resumption of nuclear weapons testing for the first time in 33 years. — Trump announced that the United States will resume testing nuclear weapons, instructing the Department of War to begin testing on an "equal basis" with other nations. Trump claimed Russia and China are conducting nuclear tests and that the U.S. must respond in kind. A nuclear proliferation expert stated that no nation except North Korea has tested nuclear weapons since the 1990s and that Trump's characterization of U.S. and Russian stockpile sizes was factually incorrect.
• Trump administration announced plans to resume nuclear weapons testing — Trump announced that the administration plans to resume nuclear weapons testing. When questioned about the announcement, Trump stated that the Pentagon should conduct the testing, though the Department of Energy is the actual agency responsible for nuclear weapons testing operations.

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• Pentagon deploys USS Gerald Ford carrier strike group to Caribbean for expanded anti-cartel operations — The Pentagon announced deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier with dozens of F-18 Super Hornet jets and surveillance aircraft, to the Caribbean coast near Venezuela. The move signals a major escalation in the Trump administration's military campaign against drug cartels, expanding from strikes on boats to planned strikes on land-based targets. Trump confirmed the next phase would target "the land" and directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to notify Congress of plans, though no specific targets or countries were disclosed.

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• Trump stated intention to kill drug traffickers without congressional declaration of war — When asked by a reporter why he had not sought a congressional declaration of war against South American drug cartels, Trump responded: "Well, I don't think we're gonna necessarily ask for a declaration of war, I think we're just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. OK? We're going to kill them. You know? They're going to be, like dead. OK?" The statement articulates an intention to exercise lethal force against foreign nationals without seeking constitutional authorization from Congress.

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• Trump confirms authorization of CIA covert action in Venezuela — Trump confirmed on October 15 that he had authorized "covert action" by the CIA in Venezuela as part of the administration's broader military campaign against drug cartels and efforts to destabilize the Venezuelan government. The Guardian reported that the CIA has been providing bulk intelligence used in the airstrikes. The authorization occurred without public disclosure of scope, legal basis, or congressional notification at the time of announcement.
• Trump administration authorized covert CIA action in Venezuela including lethal force for regime change — The New York Times reported that the United States authorized covert CIA action in Venezuela, including lethal force, to force regime change. The authorization represented a significant escalation of U.S. intervention in Venezuelan affairs.
• Trump administration escalates covert operations against Venezuelan government — The Trump administration, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, is conducting covert operations against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro authorized by a presidential finding. The administration previously declared Venezuelan drug cartels "nonstate armed groups" whose actions constitute an armed attack on the United States, providing legal cover for military strikes on Venezuelan vessels. Multiple administration officials disclosed the classified directive to the New York Times, suggesting deliberate leaking to justify ongoing operations.
• Trump authorized CIA covert action campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro — The New York Times reported that Trump has secretly authorized the CIA to conduct covert action in Venezuela aimed at driving President Nicolás Maduro from power. Trump acknowledged the authorization and stated the U.S. is considering strikes on Venezuelan territory. The military buildup includes 10,000 U.S. troops in the region, 8 surface warships, and a submarine in the Caribbean.