"Trump has indicated he wouldn't rule out diplomatic pressure. Axios' Marc Caputo reports that Trump told his advisers that he planned to speak with Nicolás Maduro, even as the U.S. designated the Venezuelan leader on Monday as the head of a terrorist organization. What he's saying: "In recent weeks, you've been working to deter Venezuelan drug traffickers, of which there are many. Of course, there aren't too many coming in by sea anymore," Trump said in a Thanksgiving call to U.S. Service members."
""You probably noticed that people aren't wanting to be delivering by sea, and we'll be starting to stop them by land also," he added. "The land is easier, but that's going to start very soon." Representatives for the White House, Pentagon and State Go deeper: Editor's note: This article has been updated with additional details throughout. "America First" scars loom over Trump's Venezuela campaign"
The U.S. designated Nicolás Maduro as the head of a terrorist organization while Trump indicated he might apply diplomatic pressure and plans to speak with Maduro. Trump told advisers he intends to engage Maduro even after the designation. Trump told U.S. service members that recent efforts aim to deter Venezuelan drug traffickers and that maritime routes have declined. He announced plans to begin interdicting drug deliveries by land soon, calling land interdiction easier. White House, Pentagon and State representatives were referenced in the reporting context surrounding these statements and decisions.
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