Trump’s Commitment to Combat Drug Trafficking from Venezuela

President Trump is prepared to “do whatever it takes” to shield the U.S. from drug organizations he labels as “terrorist” that operate out of Venezuela. This assertion came from U.N. Ambassador Mike Walz on Thursday.

Walz’s comments gained traction following Trump’s announcement that he had greenlit a covert CIA operation aimed at the Venezuelan government as part of a broader initiative to address drug smuggling.

“They have been classified as a terrorist organization,” Walz stated during an interview on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends.”

In light of the situation, Walz emphasized Trump’s commitment to utilizing every available resource—from the intelligence community to the military and diplomatic channels—to safeguard U.S. sovereignty against the “active murder of American citizens.”

This development follows Trump’s Wednesday acknowledgment of CIA directives and his contemplation of targeting Venezuelan drug cartels on land, in addition to already having taken out around six drug-smuggling vessels at sea.

Walz also brushed off Venezuela’s claims at the United Nations that U.S. actions are breaching international law after maritime assaults.

“Venezuela can voice its complaints,” he remarked, reiterating that under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, nations have the right to protect themselves, which Trump is doing.

Trump has signaled plans to escalate anti-drug efforts to land-based targets since he first ordered the bombing of Venezuelan ships on September 2nd.

He noted that it is believed at least 27 suspected “narco-terrorists” were killed during those operations, defending his actions by stating that the U.S. Coast Guard has struggled to halt drug trafficking into the country for years.