Trump 'won't rule out' sending troops to Venezuela amid rising tensions
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The aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford has arrived in the Caribbean, giving the United States the ability to strike inside Venezuela if President Trump gives the order. The U.S. has also sent thousands of troops to the region.
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- The USS Gerald R. Ford has arrived in the Caribbean, enabling potential US strikes on Venezuela.
- The US administration has designated the Cartel de los Soles, allegedly led by Maduro, as a terrorist organization. 33s
- President Trump stated he does not rule out sending American troops to Venezuela. 54s
- About 15,000 US troops are now present in the region, marking the largest buildup in two decades. 1m 0s
- Trump expressed willingness to talk to Maduro and announced openness to strikes in Mexico to stop drug trafficking, which Mexico's president opposes. 1m 19s