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Did Donald Trump confirm a CIA mission concerning Maduro?

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Donald Trump confirmed he authorized CIA operations in Venezuela, citing concerns about drug trafficking and claims of Venezuelan prisoners entering the U.S. However, when asked if the CIA was authorized to target President Maduro directly, Trump refused to answer, leaving the agency's specific mission ambiguous.

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Trump says he authorised covert CIA operations in Venezuela

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  • President Trump confirmed he authorized CIA operations in Venezuela. 19s
  • Trump cited drug trafficking and claims about Venezuelan prisoners entering the US as reasons. 54s
  • US military has increased presence in the Caribbean, striking alleged drug boats. 1m 29s
  • The administration offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of President Maduro. 1m 53s
  • Trump declined to comment on whether the CIA is authorized to target Maduro directly. 2m 3s
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Trump says he authorised covert CIA operations in Venezuela
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CBS News
19 hours ago
Trump says he authorised covert CIA operations in Venezuela

President Trump confirmed he gave the go-ahead for the CIA to enter Venezuela.

Trump says he authorised covert CIA operations in Venezuela
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CBS News
19 hours ago
Trump says he authorised covert CIA operations in Venezuela

When asked if the CIA has authority to take out Maduro, Trump replied, 'Oh, I don't want to answer a question like that.'

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20 hours ago
Trump says India assured to stop buying oil from Russia

Trump confirmed he authorized the CIA to operate in Venezuela but did not specify if any action against Maduro was approved.

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