President Trump announced on Thanksgiving that the US will soon start intercepting suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers entering the country by land, amid efforts to curb the flow of illicit substances.
According to Trump, American forces have been working tirelessly to deter Venezuelan drug cartels, which have been responsible for a staggering number of overdose deaths in the US. He noted that the number of seizures by sea has decreased significantly, with about 85% of drugs being intercepted at ports.
However, Trump warned that the threat from land-based trafficking is still very much present and will be tackled with force. The president said that the land route is easier to patrol than the sea, but it poses a significant challenge nonetheless.
Trump's comments come as part of a broader strategy to tackle the opioid crisis in the US, which has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in recent years. The administration has been conducting targeted strikes against vessels suspected of carrying illicit substances, with dozens of boats destroyed so far.
The president hinted that further action may be taken to address this issue, including potentially deploying ground troops into Venezuela. However, it's unclear whether such a move is imminent or part of a broader strategy to combat the trafficking problem.
As tensions between the US and Venezuela continue to escalate, Trump's comments suggest that the administration is preparing for a range of options to tackle the flow of illicit substances coming from the South American country.
According to Trump, American forces have been working tirelessly to deter Venezuelan drug cartels, which have been responsible for a staggering number of overdose deaths in the US. He noted that the number of seizures by sea has decreased significantly, with about 85% of drugs being intercepted at ports.
However, Trump warned that the threat from land-based trafficking is still very much present and will be tackled with force. The president said that the land route is easier to patrol than the sea, but it poses a significant challenge nonetheless.
Trump's comments come as part of a broader strategy to tackle the opioid crisis in the US, which has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in recent years. The administration has been conducting targeted strikes against vessels suspected of carrying illicit substances, with dozens of boats destroyed so far.
The president hinted that further action may be taken to address this issue, including potentially deploying ground troops into Venezuela. However, it's unclear whether such a move is imminent or part of a broader strategy to combat the trafficking problem.
As tensions between the US and Venezuela continue to escalate, Trump's comments suggest that the administration is preparing for a range of options to tackle the flow of illicit substances coming from the South American country.
i get that the opioid crisis is a big deal but can't we find other solutions 4 now? & what about colombia & mexico they've been dealing w/ cartels for ages why r we just now gettin involved?
. I mean, we're already dealing with a lot of issues at our southern border and now they wanna bring in ground troops into Venezuela? That's just gonna create more problems and put lives at risk 
. And what about the impact on the local population in both countries? We need to think about the long-term effects of our actions, not just the short-term gains 
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we all no how many overdose deaths have happened in the US from these cartels, its like a plague! 
but now he's sayin they're gonna deploy ground troops into venezuela?? 
that's like a whole different level of crazy!!! 
i dont even know what to think about this anymore... is it really gonna happen or is trump just talkin outta his arse again? 
So they're gonna start cracking down on those Venezuelan cartels by land too? I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I guess we gotta do something about the opioid crisis 
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But deploying ground troops into Venezuela? That's a big step... I don't think it's gonna solve the problem 
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They're already struggling with economic stuff. This could make things worse 
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, you know? We've been fighting this opioid crisis for years and it seems like every time we think we're getting on top of it, something new pops up. And deploying ground troops into Venezuela? That's just going to get us involved in another conflict 
. Is this really going to make a difference or are we just setting ourselves up for more problems down the line? 
. We need to find a way to tackle this opioid crisis that doesn't involve more violence and conflict.
. Still, I guess it's all part of the complex dance between US interests and global security 
. Time will tell if this move pays off 
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. Can't we work together with Venezuela and its people to tackle this issue instead of pitting them against us? 