"Well, what I can tell you right now, the vessel has been seized, as you know. And the Department of Justice, it did that in conjunction with the Coast Guard and the Department of War. The vessel is currently undergoing a forfeiture process right now. The United States currently has a full investigative team on the ground on the vessel, and individuals on board the vessel are being interviewed and any relevant evidence is being seized. With respect to the oil,"
"And because you said the president is trying to do a lot of things at once. He talks a lot about how he thinks the way to bring down prices for everything would be to bring down the cost of energy. Would he use this seized Venezuelan oil to try to help Americans with affordability here in the United States?"
Peter Doocy questioned White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about whether potential U.S. military action in Venezuela could jeopardize President Donald Trump’s chances at a Nobel Peace Prize. The United States has conducted months of threats and strikes on alleged drug boats, including a September 2 airstrike where two survivors were then killed by a second strike. U.S. forces seized an oil tanker Wednesday in a major escalation. Leavitt stated the president is committed to stopping the illegal flow of drugs and enforcing sanctions. Leavitt said the vessel was seized with Department of Justice, Coast Guard, and Department of War involvement, is undergoing a forfeiture process and investigation, and that the United States intends to seize the oil and bring the vessel to a U.S. port.
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