"So obviously, I would not now or ever get into any detailed discussion to address any of the things mentioned in your question in any way, he said. But I do want to address the broader issue of narcotics and the war on cartels and foreign terrorist organizations. So Venezuela, of course, is a central hub for narcotics trafficking across the Western Hemisphere. Also, weapons trafficking, also human trafficking as well."
"Well, I would refer to what Secretary Hegseth said yesterday in terms of how the Department of War is viewing the issue of the strategies that are being used to fight these terrorists in the Western Hemisphere, Miller replied. And I'll just continue to reiterate what I said before. I know that you want more detailed answers than I can provide. But these are terrorists and they're going to be kill"
President Donald Trump ordered several bombings on Venezuelan boats in the Caribbean in recent weeks, killing dozens. The administration alleged the boats carried narcoterrorists trafficking drugs but provided no evidence to justify the strikes, and experts consider the actions legally suspect. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth deployed an aircraft carrier to the South American coast. Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller declined to discuss detailed plans or rule out U.S. soldiers on the ground in Venezuela. Miller described Venezuela as a central hub for narcotics, weapons, and human trafficking and called drug cartels "the ISIS of the Western Hemisphere." Reporters asked for clarification on bombing and troop plans.
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