Trump Sends US Warships to Venezuela! Is This the End of Cartels?
President Trump is escalating the fight against drug cartels with a significant military deployment to the waters off Venezuela. Three Aegis guided-missile destroyers, including the USS Gravely, USS Jason Dunham, and USS Sampson, are being sent to the region, according to U.S. officials. This move comes as Trump vows to stop the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the United States.
Massive Operation Against Drug Trafficking
The deployment involves approximately 4,000 Marines and soldiers over several months, supported by spy planes, warships, and a submarine to cover international waters and skies. This operation marks a dramatic escalation in Trump's efforts to combat the overdose crisis fueled by drug pipelines.
Venezuela's Regime Labeled a "Narco-Terror Cartel"
The Trump administration has labeled Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as the head of a drug-trafficking cartel and a “narco-terror” leader, demanding accountability. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump is committed to using “every element of American power to stop drugs from flooding into our country and to bring those responsible to justice.” She emphasized that the Maduro regime is not the legitimate government of Venezuela.
Trump has also urged Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to increase cooperation on security and aggressively pursue cartels in Mexico. However, Sheinbaum has emphasized Mexico's sovereignty and rejected suggestions of U.S. military intervention.
- USS Gravely, USS Jason Dunham, and USS Sampson deployed.
- Approximately 4,000 Marines and soldiers involved.
- Support from spy planes, warships, and a submarine.
- Maduro labeled head of a “narco-terror cartel”.
This deployment highlights the Trump administration's firm stance against drug cartels and its commitment to securing American communities. The coming months will reveal the effectiveness of this strategy in curbing the flow of illicit drugs and bringing those responsible to justice.