Jin10 data reported on November 5th that, according to The New York Times, the Trump administration has developed several military action plans against Venezuela, including direct strikes on the troops protecting President Maduro and possible actions to take control of the country's oil fields. Trump has not yet decided whether and how to proceed, showing a tendency not to risk U.S. troops or suffer political consequences. Senior advisors are pushing for tougher measures, including ousting Maduro. The government has requested legal guidance from the Justice Department to argue the legality of expanding military actions from drug enforcement to broader operations. Such legal opinions may aim to provide a legal basis for actions against Maduro without the need for congressional authorization or a formal declaration of war.
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U.S. media: The Trump administration is considering controlling Venezuela's oil fields.
Jin10 data reported on November 5th that, according to The New York Times, the Trump administration has developed several military action plans against Venezuela, including direct strikes on the troops protecting President Maduro and possible actions to take control of the country's oil fields. Trump has not yet decided whether and how to proceed, showing a tendency not to risk U.S. troops or suffer political consequences. Senior advisors are pushing for tougher measures, including ousting Maduro. The government has requested legal guidance from the Justice Department to argue the legality of expanding military actions from drug enforcement to broader operations. Such legal opinions may aim to provide a legal basis for actions against Maduro without the need for congressional authorization or a formal declaration of war.