U.S. President Donald Trump denied on Friday that he is considering attacks on Venezuela, despite reports that Washington may be expanding its anti-drug campaign in the Caribbean region. The United States has bolstered its military presence in the Caribbean over the past few months by deploying fighter jets, warships, and thousands of troops. The arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group will significantly boost this presence in the coming weeks. Trump had indicated in recent weeks that his administration would carry out attacks on drug-related targets inside Venezuela. However, when reporters asked him aboard Air Force One on Friday about the truth of media reports suggesting he was considering strikes inside Venezuela, Trump replied, "No".
