"Trump has yet to decide on how to proceed, and he continues to weigh the risks and benefits of launching a scaled-up campaign. The president has previously voiced reservations about taking military action meant to oust Nicolas Maduro, concerned about whether it would prove effective. While Wednesday's briefing included an updated set of options for the president to consider, it did not indicate that he's closer to making a decision, one of the people said."
"The target options which United States Southern Command has stood up planning cells to develop are part of an operation dubbed SOUTHERN SPEAR, according to a senior US official aware of the planning. They were presented by top officials on Trump's national security team, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine. Hegseth announced the operation on X Thursday night, though he did not reveal details."
President Trump received a briefing on military options for operations inside Venezuela but has not decided on a course of action. He has expressed reservations about using military force to oust Nicolas Maduro, questioning potential effectiveness. The briefing presented updated operational options similar to those discussed within the Pentagon and reported publicly. United States Southern Command stood up planning cells to develop target options as part of an operation dubbed SOUTHERN SPEAR. Top national security officials presented the options, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine. The Pentagon and White House declined comment.
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