09.12.2025 15:11
U.S. President Donald Trump used striking expressions regarding Venezuela's leader Maduro, whom he announced they would soon launch a ground operation against, in a special interview at the White House. Trump stated in a single sentence, "Maduro's days are numbered."
U.S. President Donald Trump conducted a highly publicized interview with journalist Dasha Burns at the White House.
STRIKING WORDS ABOUT MADURO Donald Trump stated that the U.S. administration could further expand military measures against targets allegedly linked to drug trafficking in Latin America, saying, "Maduro's days are numbered."
"I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT THIS" Trump said regarding the deployment of ground troops in Venezuela, "I don't want to make a decision or not make a decision on this. I'm not talking about this," and added, "I don't want to talk to you about military strategy."
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. MEXICO AND COLOMBIA NEXT Trump mentioned that he could consider using force against targets in other countries like Mexico and Colombia, where drug trafficking is prevalent.
WHAT HAPPENED? U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the military to be used more extensively and effectively under the claim of 'on-site combat' against Latin American drug cartels. The U.S. has alleged that Maduro has led the 'Cartel de los Soles,' responsible for drug trafficking to the U.S. for over a decade, and on July 25, designated the 'Cartel de los Soles' as a 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist.'
The U.S. administration also raised the previously announced $25 million reward for information leading to Maduro's arrest or conviction to $50 million on August 8. Following Trump's orders, a submarine and seven warships were sent to the waters off Venezuela on August 29. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the military is ready for operations, including regime change in Venezuela.
In response, Maduro announced on September 5 that he had mobilized 4.5 million militia forces and was ready to repel any attack. Later, the U.S. sent the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, and its strike group to the Latin America region under the pretext of 'combating drug trafficking.' The USS Gerald R. Ford strike group consists of over 4,000 sailors and nine tactical air squadrons.
Subsequently, the U.S. added the Cartel de los Soles, which it claims is run by Maduro and senior Venezuelan officials, to its list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). Venezuela characterized the U.S. step regarding the Cartel de los Soles, which it does not acknowledge, as a 'pretext' for intervention in the country. Trump recently stated that Venezuela's airspace would be completely closed.